1999 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Infiniti G35
To start off, 2008 Infiniti G35 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti G35 (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti G35 should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 545 kg more than 2008 Infiniti G35.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Infiniti G35. (363 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Infiniti G35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Infiniti G35 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Silverado | G35 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
