2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Ram weights approximately 787 kg more than 2011 Infiniti M.
Because 2009 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Infiniti M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Dodge | Infiniti |
| Model | Ram | M |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |
