2011 Opel Insignia vs. 2012 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G37 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Opel Insignia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Opel Insignia would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2011 Opel Insignia. (177 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Insignia.
Because 2012 Infiniti G37 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Opel Insignia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Infiniti G37 (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Insignia. (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Insignia. 2012 Infiniti G37 has automatic transmission and 2011 Opel Insignia has manual transmission. 2011 Opel Insignia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Infiniti G37 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Opel Insignia | 2012 Infiniti G37 | |
Make | Opel | Infiniti |
Model | Insignia | G37 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4651 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1856 mm | 1824 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1498 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2737 mm | 2850 mm |