1987 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti EX is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti EX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate.
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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti EX. (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 2012 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Estate | EX |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2799 mm |
