1990 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Infiniti G
To start off, 2013 Infiniti G is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti G (324 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti G should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti G weights approximately 106 kg more than 1990 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Infiniti G is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti G 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, 2013 Infiniti G (365 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 2013 Infiniti G | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Electra | G |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 324 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1773 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2850 mm |
