1980 Buick Estate vs. 2002 Infiniti I35
To start off, 2002 Infiniti I35 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Infiniti I35 (255 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Infiniti I35 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 464 kg more than 2002 Infiniti I35.
Because 1980 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Infiniti I35, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Infiniti I35 (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2002 Infiniti I35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2002 Infiniti I35 | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Estate | I35 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
