2005 Infiniti M vs. 2005 Infiniti M 3.5
To start off, both 2005 Infiniti M and 2005 Infiniti M 3.5 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 Infiniti M and 2005 Infiniti M 3.5 are equipped with a 3,498 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti M (277 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti M 3.5. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti M 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M 3.5 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Infiniti M .
Because 2005 Infiniti M 3.5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Infiniti M . In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M 3.5 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, both vehicles can yield 366 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti M | 2005 Infiniti M 3.5 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Infiniti |
| Model | M | M |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
