2007 Infiniti G35 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Infiniti G35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Infiniti G35 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti G35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti G35 (300 HP) has 180 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti G35 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Infiniti G35. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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 Defender (360 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Infiniti G35. (353 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Infiniti G35. 2007 Infiniti G35 has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Infiniti G35 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Infiniti G35 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Infiniti | Land Rover |
| Model | G35 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
