1971 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 2011 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix. (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Pontiac | Infiniti |
| Model | Grand Prix | M |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6545 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 67 L |
