1981 Buick Electra vs. 2012 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti EX is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti EX (297 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti EX weights approximately 10 kg more than 1981 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, 2012 Infiniti EX (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Electra | 2012 Infiniti EX | |
Make | Buick | Infiniti |
Model | Electra | EX |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 343 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 |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1702 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1572 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2799 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 76 L |