1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti G37. (330 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti G37. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 172 kg more than 2012 Infiniti G37. 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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.
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1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Infiniti G37 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Infiniti |
Model | V8 Vantage | G37 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4651 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1824 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 76 L |