1976 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Infiniti JX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti JX is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti JX (261 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti JX should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti JX weights approximately 224 kg more than 1976 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Infiniti JX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti JX will offer significantly more control. 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, 1976 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti JX. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti JX.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Electra | 2013 Infiniti JX | |
Make | Buick | Infiniti |
Model | Electra | JX |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2009 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 4989 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1722 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2901 mm |