2012 Infiniti G37 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2012 Infiniti G37 and 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti G37. (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti G37. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 558 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 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne (578 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G37. 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Infiniti G37 | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Infiniti | Porsche |
Model | G37 | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 578 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 2240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4651 mm | 4846 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1824 mm | 1939 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2896 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 85 L |