1977 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Infiniti I
To start off, 2004 Infiniti I is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Infiniti I (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Infiniti I should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 370 kg more than 2004 Infiniti I.
Because 1977 Buick Estate 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 Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Infiniti I, 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 Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Infiniti I. (270 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Infiniti I.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 2004 Infiniti I | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Estate | I |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
