2005 Infiniti M vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2005 Infiniti M and 2005 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti M (277 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Infiniti M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis, 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, 2005 Infiniti M (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti M | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | M | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
