2005 Infiniti M vs. 2013 Cadillac XTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac XTS is newer by 8 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac XTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac XTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti M. (277 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac XTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac XTS weights approximately 177 kg more than 2005 Infiniti M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac XTS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Infiniti M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac XTS 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 (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac XTS. (358 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac XTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti M | 2013 Cadillac XTS | |
| Make | Infiniti | Cadillac |
| Model | M | XTS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
