2011 Dodge Durango vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Durango (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti M.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Durango | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Dodge | Infiniti |
| Model | Durango | M |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 528 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1844 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3043 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 67 L |
