1982 Avanti Avanti vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 1982 Avanti Avanti is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1982 Avanti Avanti. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1982 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 243 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Avanti Avanti. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Avanti Avanti | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
Make | Avanti | Oldsmobile |
Model | Avanti | Jetfire |
Year Released | 1982 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1297 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2850 mm |