1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 37 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (215 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 528 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, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Oldsmobile |
| Model | DB7 | Jetfire |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 60 L |
