1977 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Infiniti G25
To start off, 2011 Infiniti G25 is newer by 34 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, 2011 Infiniti G25 (218 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti G25 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 263 kg more than 2011 Infiniti G25.
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, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti G25. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti G25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 2011 Infiniti G25 | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Estate | G25 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4773 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1773 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
