1997 BMW 850 vs. 2011 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2011 Infiniti G37 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1997 BMW 850. (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 298 kg more than 2011 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 2011 Infiniti G37 | |
Make | BMW | Infiniti |
Model | 850 | G37 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 366 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1647 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4655 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1824 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2850 mm |