2005 Infiniti M vs. 2005 Lexus RX
To start off, both 2005 Infiniti M and 2005 Lexus RX were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti M (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2005 Lexus RX. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus RX weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 Infiniti M.
Because 2005 Lexus RX 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 Lexus RX 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, 2005 Infiniti M (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus RX. (296 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti M | 2005 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Infiniti | Lexus |
| Model | M | RX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
