1978 Buick Electra vs. 2011 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2011 Infiniti G37 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti G37 (348 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 99 kg more than 2011 Infiniti G37.
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, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti G37. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 2011 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Electra | G37 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 348 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1686 kg |
