1983 Buick Electra vs. 2011 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti EX is newer by 28 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, 2011 Infiniti EX (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra.
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, 2011 Infiniti EX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 2011 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Electra | EX |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 Length | 5600 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 76 L |
