1996 Oldsmobile SS vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Oldsmobile SS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Oldsmobile SS would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile SS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile SS (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile SS should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
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 (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile SS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Oldsmobile SS | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | SS | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
