1976 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti FX is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti FX (321 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti FX weights approximately 59 kg more than 1976 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX 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 Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti FX. (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 2013 Infiniti FX | |
Make | Buick | Infiniti |
Model | Estate | FX |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1943 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4859 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2885 mm |