2008 Infiniti M vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Infiniti M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Infiniti M would be higher. At 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti M (325 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (192 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 124 kg more than 2008 Infiniti M.
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 Infiniti M (456 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Infiniti M | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Infiniti | Hyundai |
| Model | M | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 456 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |
