2009 Infiniti M vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Infiniti M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Infiniti M would be higher. At 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Infiniti M. (325 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2009 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 116 kg more than 2009 Infiniti M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (456 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Infiniti M | 2012 Infiniti M | |
Make | Infiniti | Infiniti |
Model | M | M |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 456 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1514 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2901 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |