2008 Infiniti M vs. 2008 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2008 Infiniti M and 2008 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,805 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Cayenne (494 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2008 Infiniti M. (325 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2008 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 593 kg more than 2008 Infiniti M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Porsche Cayenne (700 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Infiniti M. (456 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Infiniti M | 2008 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Infiniti | Porsche |
Model | M | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 4805 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 494 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 456 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |