2005 Infiniti G35 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 2005 Infiniti G35 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti G35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (302 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti G35. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti G35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti G35 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
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, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti G35. (202 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti G35.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti G35 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Porsche |
| Model | G35 | 968 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
