1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2012 Infiniti G25
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G25 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti G25. (218 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti G25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 613 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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G25. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G25.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2012 Infiniti G25 | |
Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
Model | Fleetwood | G25 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 679 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 4773 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1773 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2850 mm |