2009 Dodge Journey vs. 2009 Infiniti M
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Journey and 2009 Infiniti M were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,516 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Journey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti M (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Journey. (235 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Journey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti M weights approximately 31 kg more than 2009 Dodge Journey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Infiniti M is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Journey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Infiniti M (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Journey. (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Journey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Journey | 2009 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Dodge | Infiniti |
| Model | Journey | M |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3516 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 76 L |
