1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2012 Infiniti G25
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G25 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti G25 (218 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G25 should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 88 kg more than 2012 Infiniti G25.
Because 2012 Infiniti G25 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G25 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G25. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G25.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2012 Infiniti G25 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Infiniti |
Model | Ninety-Eight | G25 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1702 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4773 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1773 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |