2007 BMW 120 vs. 2011 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2011 Infiniti G37 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 120 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 333 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. 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, 2011 Infiniti G37 (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 2011 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 120 | G37 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1683 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4655 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
