1990 BMW M3 vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW M3 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti M.
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 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW M3. (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW M3. 2012 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW M3 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | M3 | M |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 67 L |
