2006 Infiniti M vs. 2001 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2006 Infiniti M is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Infiniti M (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Highlander.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Infiniti M (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Infiniti M | 2001 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | M | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 140 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 140 mm | 1690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 73 L |
