2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti M. (330 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 574 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Infiniti M | |
Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
Model | Silverado | M |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6580 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1514 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2901 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 76 L |