2007 Infiniti M vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 5 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Infiniti M. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2007 Infiniti M.
Because 2007 Infiniti M is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Infiniti M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Infiniti M | 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Infiniti | Chrysler |
Model | M | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5151 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1999 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |