2009 Infiniti M vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2009 Infiniti M is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Avanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Avanza would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti M (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti M weights approximately 648 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Infiniti M (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 2009 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avanza has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avanza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti M | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | M | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |
