2005 Infiniti M vs. 2009 Pontiac G8
To start off, 2009 Pontiac G8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Infiniti M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Infiniti M would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac G8 (414 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti M. (277 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac G8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 406 kg more than 2009 Pontiac G8.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Pontiac G8 (563 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac G8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti M | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Pontiac |
| Model | M | G8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
