2009 Infiniti G37 vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2009 Infiniti G37 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan 1400 would be higher. At 3,695 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 545 kg more than 2006 Nissan 1400. 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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti G37 | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Nissan |
| Model | G37 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3695 cc | 1397 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |
