1996 Dodge Intrepid vs. 1996 Oldsmobile SS
To start off, both 1996 Dodge Intrepid 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile SS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile SS (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1996 Dodge Intrepid. (214 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile SS should accelerate faster than 1996 Dodge Intrepid.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1996 Oldsmobile SS (380 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Intrepid. (339 Nm). This means 1996 Oldsmobile SS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Intrepid.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Intrepid | 1996 Oldsmobile SS | |
| Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Intrepid | SS |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3522 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 214 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
