2006 Infiniti M vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2006 Infiniti M and 2006 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 108 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester. (227 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Forester.
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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester. 2006 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2006 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2006 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Infiniti M | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Infiniti | Subaru |
Model | M | Forester |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 140 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 140 mm | 1380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |