1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2011 Infiniti G37 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (420 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti G37. (348 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti G37. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 211 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (563 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti G37. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Infiniti G37 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
Model | Corvette | G37 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6491 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 348 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4702 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1824 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |