1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 2013 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti FX is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti FX (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti FX weights approximately 367 kg more than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Infiniti FX (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (279 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
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1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 2013 Infiniti FX | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Infiniti |
Model | Eighty-Eight | FX |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4859 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2885 mm |