1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 2012 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G37 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari 456M would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti G37. (330 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti G37. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 13 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 456M | 2012 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Infiniti |
| Model | 456M | G37 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 76 L |
