2005 Infiniti G35 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 8 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti G35. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti G35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 975 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, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti G35. (202 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti G35.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti G35 | 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Infiniti | Chevrolet |
| Model | G35 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2946 mm |
