2001 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 911. (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti M weights approximately 443 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche 911 | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Porsche | Infiniti |
| Model | 911 | M |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1843 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1514 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
