1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2011 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti EX is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti EX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
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, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti EX. (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2011 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Infiniti |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | EX |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2799 mm |
