2007 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 202 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Infiniti M (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Subaru Forester | 2012 Infiniti M | |
Make | Subaru | Infiniti |
Model | Forester | M |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1514 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2901 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |