2011 Infiniti G37 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Infiniti G37. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Infiniti G37 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti G37 (348 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (300 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 14 kg more than 2011 Infiniti G37.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (433 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti G37. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Infiniti G37 | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Infiniti | Chevrolet |
| Model | G37 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 348 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4702 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1824 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
