1972 Buick Centurion vs. 2002 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2002 Infiniti FX is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Infiniti FX (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1972 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 234 kg more than 2002 Infiniti FX.
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, 1972 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Infiniti FX. (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Centurion | 2002 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Centurion | FX |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2860 mm |
