2012 Infiniti G37 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2012 Infiniti G37 and 2012 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti G37. (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti G37. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1085 kg more than 2012 Infiniti G37. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Infiniti G37 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Infiniti | Chevrolet |
Model | G37 | Silverado |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1648 kg | 2733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4651 mm | 5860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1824 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1392 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 136 L |