1988 Nissan Cedric vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 1988 Nissan Cedric is newer by 26 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 125 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Cedric. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 173 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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Cedric. (173 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Nissan Cedric | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Cedric | Jetfire |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2850 mm |
