2009 Infiniti G37 vs. 2000 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 Infiniti G37 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2000 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2000 BMW 330. 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, 2009 Infiniti G37 (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti G37 | 2000 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Infiniti | BMW |
| Model | G37 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3696 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 63 L |
