2011 Infiniti G37 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2011 Infiniti G37 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica.
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, 2011 Infiniti G37 (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Infiniti G37 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | G37 | Celica |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4655 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2510 mm |
