2012 Audi A8 vs. 2011 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti G37. (330 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti G37.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Infiniti G37. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 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 Audi A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A8 | 2011 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Audi | Infiniti |
| Model | A8 | G37 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 372 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5136 mm | 4655 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2992 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
