1983 Buick Electra vs. 1992 Infiniti J30
To start off, 1992 Infiniti J30 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Infiniti J30 (210 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Infiniti J30 should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 89 kg more than 1992 Infiniti J30.
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, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Infiniti J30. (261 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Infiniti J30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 1992 Infiniti J30 | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Electra | J30 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1601 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
