2009 Infiniti G37 vs. 1960 Maserati 5000 GT
To start off, 2009 Infiniti G37 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Maserati 5000 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Maserati 5000 GT would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Maserati 5000 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Maserati 5000 GT (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Infiniti G37. (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Maserati 5000 GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Infiniti G37. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1960 Maserati 5000 GT.
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. 2009 Infiniti G37 has automatic transmission and 1960 Maserati 5000 GT has manual transmission. 1960 Maserati 5000 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Infiniti G37 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti G37 | 1960 Maserati 5000 GT | |
| Make | Infiniti | Maserati |
| Model | G37 | 5000 GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3696 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
