2009 Acura TL vs. 2008 Infiniti M
To start off, 2009 Acura TL is newer by 1 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 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Infiniti M. (275 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2008 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura TL weights approximately 130 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, 2009 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Infiniti M. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2008 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Acura | Infiniti |
| Model | TL | M |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
