1986 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G37 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1986 Buick Estate. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 146 kg more than 2012 Infiniti G37.
Because 2012 Infiniti G37 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G37 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 2012 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Estate | G37 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
