1996 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1996 Oldsmobile SS
To start off, both 1996 De Tomaso Bigua and 1996 Oldsmobile SS were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1996 Oldsmobile SS. (238 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1996 Oldsmobile SS.
Because 1996 De Tomaso Bigua is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 De Tomaso Bigua. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile SS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua (414 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Oldsmobile SS. (380 Nm). This means 1996 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Oldsmobile SS. 1996 Oldsmobile SS has automatic transmission and 1996 De Tomaso Bigua has manual transmission. 1996 De Tomaso Bigua will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Oldsmobile SS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 De Tomaso Bigua | 1996 Oldsmobile SS | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Bigua | SS |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2820 mm |
