1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 2012 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G37 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 100 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 2012 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Infiniti |
| Model | 560 | G37 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5547 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2850 mm |
