1980 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 32 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 157 kg more than 2012 Infiniti M.
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 M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 2012 Infiniti M | |
Make | Buick | Infiniti |
Model | Estate | M |
Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5030 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1823 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2901 mm |