1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2011 Infiniti G25
To start off, 2011 Infiniti G25 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti G25. (218 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti G25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 459 kg more than 2011 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, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti G25. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti G25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 2011 Infiniti G25 | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Centurion | G25 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4773 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1773 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2850 mm |
