1995 BMW 730 vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 1995 BMW 730 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 25 more horse power than 1995 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 730 weights approximately 448 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 730. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 730 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 730 | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 730 | Jetfire |
Year Released | 1995 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1297 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |