1978 Buick Electra vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 34 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, 2012 Infiniti FX (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti FX weights approximately 103 kg more than 1978 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti FX. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Electra | FX |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 355 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1888 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2885 mm |
