1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 vs. 2010 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2010 Infiniti G37 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. 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, 2010 Infiniti G37 (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. (329 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 2010 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Infiniti |
| Model | 420 | G37 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2860 mm |
