2011 Infiniti M vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti M.
Because 2008 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Infiniti M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 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 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Infiniti M | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Porsche |
| Model | M | 911 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4945 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2901 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 67 L |
