1996 Oldsmobile SS vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 15 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1996 Oldsmobile SS. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1996 Oldsmobile SS.
Because 2011 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Oldsmobile SS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Oldsmobile SS. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Oldsmobile SS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Oldsmobile SS | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Infiniti |
| Model | SS | M |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1844 mm |
