1995 BMW 318 vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 33 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 75 more horse power than 1995 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 78 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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 318. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 318 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:
1995 BMW 318 | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 318 | Jetfire |
Year Released | 1995 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71.1 mm |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1297 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |