2005 Infiniti G35 vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 7 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti G35. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti G35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 998 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.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Infiniti G35. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti G35. (202 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti G35.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Infiniti G35 | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | Infiniti | Land Rover |
Model | G35 | LR4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 202 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1882 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2885 mm |