2011 Infiniti G37 vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2011 Infiniti G37 and 2011 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 180 more horse power than 2011 Lexus IS. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus IS.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Infiniti G37 | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Infiniti | Lexus |
| Model | G37 | IS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4655 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2731 mm |
