1985 AC Cobra vs. 2012 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G37 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1985 AC Cobra. (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1985 AC Cobra.
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, 1985 AC Cobra (522 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G37. 2012 Infiniti G37 has automatic transmission and 1985 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1985 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Infiniti G37 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 2012 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | AC | Infiniti |
| Model | Cobra | G37 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4655 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2850 mm |
