2012 Infiniti G37 vs. 2012 Infiniti M

To start off, both 2012 Infiniti G37 and 2012 Infiniti M were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti G37. (348 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti G37. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 231 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.

Because 2012 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Infiniti G37. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M 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 M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G37. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G37. 2012 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2012 Infiniti G37 has manual transmission. 2012 Infiniti G37 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2012 Infiniti G37 2012 Infiniti M
Make Infiniti Infiniti
Model G37 M
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3700 cc 5600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 348 HP 420 HP
Engine RPM 7400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 374 Nm 565 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type 6-speed manual 7-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1686 kg 1917 kg
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 76 L


 

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