1980 Buick Electra vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra.
Because 2012 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX 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, 2012 Infiniti FX (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Electra | FX |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 90 L |
