2012 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2012 Infiniti G37
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai Elantra and 2012 Infiniti G37 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 185 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Elantra. (145 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Elantra.
Because 2012 Infiniti G37 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Infiniti G37. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Elantra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Elantra. (176 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Elantra.
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2012 Hyundai Elantra | 2012 Infiniti G37 | |
Make | Hyundai | Infiniti |
Model | Elantra | G37 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 4655 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |