2009 Infiniti M vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Infiniti M is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti M weights approximately 534 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2009 Infiniti M is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Infiniti M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 2009 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla 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.
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2009 Infiniti M | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
Model | M | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 355 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |