2005 Infiniti G35 vs. 1981 Buick Century
To start off, 2005 Infiniti G35 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti G35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti G35 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1981 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti G35 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti G35 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1981 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti G35. (202 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti G35.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti G35 | 1981 Buick Century | |
| Make | Infiniti | Buick |
| Model | G35 | Century |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
