2011 Infiniti M vs. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, both 2011 Infiniti M and 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. (256 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 98 kg more than 2011 Infiniti M.
Because 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 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, 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 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 (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. 2011 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Infiniti M | 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | M | 159 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1848 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4945 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2901 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
