1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2012 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G37 is newer by 61 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, 2012 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2012 Infiniti G37.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 2012 Infiniti G37 | |
Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
Model | 62 | G37 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4651 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1824 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2850 mm |