2008 Toyota Avensis vs. 2013 Infiniti M
To start off, 2013 Infiniti M is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti M (298 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Avensis. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti M weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Infiniti M (350 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Avensis. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Avensis | 2013 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Toyota | Infiniti |
| Model | Avensis | M |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1515 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
