1998 BMW 740 vs. 2010 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2010 Infiniti G37 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1998 BMW 740. (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 152 kg more than 1998 BMW 740. 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, 1998 BMW 740 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 740 | 2010 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 740 | G37 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 76 L |
