1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 265 kg more than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (386 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Camaro | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Camaro | M |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1514 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2901 mm |
