2005 Infiniti M vs. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 7 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti M (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 749 kg more than 2005 Infiniti M.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti M. (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti M | 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Infiniti | Chevrolet |
| Model | M | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2539 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |
