2012 Infiniti G25 vs. 1978 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G25 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti G25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti G25 (218 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1978 Holden Sunbird. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G25 should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti G25 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1978 Holden Sunbird. 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, 2012 Infiniti G25 (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden Sunbird. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti G25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden Sunbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Infiniti G25 | 1978 Holden Sunbird | |
| Make | Infiniti | Holden |
| Model | G25 | Sunbird |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4773 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1773 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2590 mm |
