1991 Honda Accord vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire

To start off, 1991 Honda Accord is newer by 29 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 67 more horse power than 1991 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1991 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Honda Accord weights approximately 113 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.

Because 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Accord. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire has automatic transmission and 1991 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1991 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Honda Accord 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
Make Honda Oldsmobile
Model Accord Jetfire
Year Released 1991 1962
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2154 cc 3531 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 148 HP 215 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 198 Nm 408 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3200 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1410 kg 1297 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2850 mm


 

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