2005 Infiniti G35 vs. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Infiniti G35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Infiniti G35 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti G35. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti G35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 400 kg more than 2005 Infiniti G35. 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, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti G35. (202 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti G35.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti G35 | 2010 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Infiniti | Aston Martin |
| Model | G35 | Rapide |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2990 mm |
