2006 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2012 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G37 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,490 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Infiniti Q45 (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti G37. (330 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti G37. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 419 kg more than 2006 Infiniti Q45.
Because 2012 Infiniti G37 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Infiniti Q45. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G37 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, 2006 Infiniti Q45 (452 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Infiniti Q45 | 2012 Infiniti G37 | |
Make | Infiniti | Infiniti |
Model | Q45 | G37 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4490 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1739 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4651 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1824 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 76 L |