2012 Infiniti G37 vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder

To start off, 2012 Infiniti G37 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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 158 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 587 kg more than 2012 Infiniti G37.

Because 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Infiniti G37. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G37.

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2012 Infiniti G37 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
Make Infiniti Nissan
Model G37 Pathfinder
Year Released 2012 2007
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3700 cc 2488 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 330 HP 172 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 403 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type 7-speed shiftable automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1648 kg 2235 kg
Vehicle Length 4651 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1824 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1392 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 80 L