1997 Volkswagen W12 vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Volkswagen W12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Volkswagen W12 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (420 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (719 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti M. (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Volkswagen W12 | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Infiniti |
| Model | W12 | M |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 719 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |
