2010 Infiniti G37 vs. 2012 Lexus LS
To start off, 2012 Lexus LS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Infiniti G37. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Infiniti G37 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2010 Infiniti G37. (329 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2010 Infiniti G37. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LS weights approximately 1040 kg more than 2010 Infiniti G37. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Lexus LS (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Infiniti G37. (365 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Infiniti G37 | 2012 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Infiniti | Lexus |
| Model | G37 | LS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3696 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 84 L |
