1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2009 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2009 Infiniti G37 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti G37 (328 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 368 kg more than 1951 Cadillac 62. 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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti G37. (365 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 2009 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
| Model | 62 | G37 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2860 mm |
