2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2009 Infiniti G37 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti G37 (328 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 26 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti G37. (365 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Silverado | G37 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |
