1987 Buick Regal vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 25 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 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 73 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Regal | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
Model | Regal | Jetfire |
Year Released | 1987 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3128 cc | 3531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1297 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |