2001 Acura Integra vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura Integra 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 282 more horse power than 2001 Acura Integra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 653 kg more than 2001 Acura Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Infiniti M is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Infiniti M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Acura Integra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura Integra | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Acura | Infiniti |
| Model | Integra | M |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1823 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
