2006 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Infiniti M
To start off, 2009 Infiniti M is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti M (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti M weights approximately 144 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Infiniti M is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti M 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, 2009 Infiniti M (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2009 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | Accord | M |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
