2007 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2007 Infiniti M
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Sonata and 2007 Infiniti M were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti M (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2007 Infiniti M is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Infiniti M (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. 2007 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Sonata has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Sonata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Sonata | 2007 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Hyundai | Infiniti |
| Model | Sonata | M |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 76 L |
