1957 Buick 40 vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M 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 13 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti M.
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, 2012 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Buick 40. (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Buick 40 | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | 40 | M |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1844 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2901 mm |
