2007 Infiniti M vs. 2009 Lexus SC
To start off, 2009 Lexus SC is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Infiniti M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Infiniti M would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus SC (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Infiniti M. (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2007 Infiniti M.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Lexus SC (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Infiniti M. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Infiniti M | 2009 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Infiniti | Lexus |
| Model | M | SC |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
