2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Infiniti G37

To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Silverado and 2009 Infiniti G37 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 571 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Infiniti G37. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti G37.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2009 Infiniti G37
Make Chevrolet Infiniti
Model Silverado G37
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5300 cc 3696 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 315 HP 330 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 458 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 5200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1549 kg 2120 kg
Vehicle Length 6340 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1880 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 4010 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 129 L 76 L


 

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