1995 Dodge Viper vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 1995 Dodge Viper 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 7,998 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire weights approximately 235 kg more than 1995 Dodge Viper.
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, 1995 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (408 Nm). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire has automatic transmission and 1995 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1995 Dodge Viper 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 Dodge Viper | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
Model | Viper | Jetfire |
Year Released | 1995 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7998 cc | 3531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 215 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 408 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1297 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2850 mm |