1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2011 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti FX (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti FX weights approximately 96 kg more than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti FX. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2011 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Infiniti |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | FX |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1886 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2885 mm |
