1969 Holden Brougham vs. 2012 Infiniti G25
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G25 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti G25 (218 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1969 Holden Brougham. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G25 should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti G25 weights approximately 157 kg more than 1969 Holden Brougham. 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, 1969 Holden Brougham (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G25. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Brougham | 2012 Infiniti G25 | |
| Make | Holden | Infiniti |
| Model | Brougham | G25 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4773 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1773 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2850 mm |
