2012 Infiniti G37 vs. 2012 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2012 Infiniti G37 and 2012 Volvo C70 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo C70 weights approximately 92 kg more than 2012 Infiniti G37.
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 Volvo C70, 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 Volvo C70 (400 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Infiniti G37 | 2012 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Volvo |
| Model | G37 | C70 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1648 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4651 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1824 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1392 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
