1978 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Infiniti G25
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G25 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti G25 (218 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1978 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G25 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti G25 weights approximately 27 kg more than 1978 Buick LeSabre. 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, 2012 Infiniti G25 (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti G25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Infiniti G25 | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | LeSabre | G25 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 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 | 1590 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4773 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1773 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
