1993 Toyota Aristo vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Aristo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Aristo would be higher. 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 200 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Aristo. (220 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Aristo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 191 kg more than 1993 Toyota Aristo. 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 1993 Toyota Aristo. 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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Aristo. (285 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Aristo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Aristo | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Toyota | Infiniti |
| Model | Aristo | M |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1726 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1514 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
