2011 Infiniti M vs. 2004 Kia Cerato
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Cerato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Cerato would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 2004 Kia Cerato. (101 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti M weights approximately 721 kg more than 2004 Kia Cerato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Kia Cerato. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M 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, 2011 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Cerato. (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Infiniti M | 2004 Kia Cerato | |
| Make | Infiniti | Kia |
| Model | M | Cerato |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1916 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4945 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1514 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2901 mm | 2620 mm |
