2008 Toyota Corolla vs. 2010 Infiniti M
To start off, 2010 Infiniti M is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti M weights approximately 592 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2010 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 2010 Infiniti M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla, 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, 2010 Infiniti M (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 2010 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Corolla | 2010 Infiniti M | |
Make | Toyota | Infiniti |
Model | Corolla | M |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 303 HP |
Torque | 171 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1719 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |