2009 Infiniti M vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2009 Infiniti M and 2009 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti M (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 989 kg more than 2009 Infiniti M.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Infiniti M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti M. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti M. 2009 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Infiniti | Land Rover |
Model | M | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |