2011 Infiniti G37 vs. 2010 Infiniti QX56
To start off, 2011 Infiniti G37 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Infiniti QX56. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Infiniti QX56 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Infiniti QX56. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 2010 Infiniti QX56. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 849 kg more than 2011 Infiniti G37.
Because 2011 Infiniti G37 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Infiniti QX56. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti G37 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Infiniti QX56 (532 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Infiniti G37 | 2010 Infiniti QX56 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Infiniti |
| Model | G37 | QX56 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 532 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 2588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4655 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1824 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1407 mm | 1976 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 106 L |
