2009 Infiniti M vs. 2003 Lexus LS
To start off, 2009 Infiniti M is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lexus LS would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti M (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2003 Lexus LS. (282 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2003 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lexus LS weights approximately 111 kg more than 2009 Infiniti M.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2003 Lexus LS (418 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti M. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti M | 2003 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Infiniti | Lexus |
| Model | M | LS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 84 L |
