1998 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Infiniti M
To start off, 2013 Infiniti M is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2013 Infiniti M. (325 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti M weights approximately 359 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (583 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Porsche 911 | 2013 Infiniti M | |
Make | Porsche | Infiniti |
Model | 911 | M |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 443 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1845 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1515 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2900 mm |