1957 Buick 40 vs. 2012 Infiniti G25
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G25 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti G25. (218 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti G25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 178 kg more than 2012 Infiniti G25. 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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G25. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Buick 40 | 2012 Infiniti G25 | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | 40 | G25 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1773 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2850 mm |
