1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 2012 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G37 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (247 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 402 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird. 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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (436 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Sunbird | 2012 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Holden | Infiniti |
| Model | Sunbird | G37 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5044 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 436 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2850 mm |
