2009 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 Infiniti M
To start off, 2010 Infiniti M is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti M (325 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti M weights approximately 86 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2010 Infiniti M (456 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester. 2010 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Subaru Forester | 2010 Infiniti M | |
Make | Subaru | Infiniti |
Model | Forester | M |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 456 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1719 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |