2008 Infiniti G35 vs. 2008 Toyota iQ

To start off, both 2008 Infiniti G35 and 2008 Toyota iQ were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Infiniti G35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti G35 (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2008 Toyota iQ. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti G35 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Infiniti G35 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2008 Toyota iQ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Infiniti G35 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota iQ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti G35 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, 2008 Infiniti G35 (363 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota iQ. (98 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Infiniti G35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota iQ.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Infiniti G35 2008 Toyota iQ
Make Infiniti Toyota
Model G35 iQ
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3498 cc 995 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 306 HP 67 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 363 Nm 98 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1320 kg 860 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 2985 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2000 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 4.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 32 L


 

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