1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (215 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 42 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lotus Esprit. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire has automatic transmission and 1995 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1995 Lotus Esprit 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 Lotus Esprit | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
| Make | Lotus | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Esprit | Jetfire |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1339 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 60 L |
