1977 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL
To start off, 2013 Infiniti IPL is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti IPL (338 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1977 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti IPL should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 133 kg more than 2013 Infiniti IPL.
Because 1977 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti IPL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1977 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti IPL. (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti IPL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Electra | 2013 Infiniti IPL | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Electra | IPL |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7400 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 | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |
