2011 Infiniti M vs. 2011 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2011 Infiniti M and 2011 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 129 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Maxima. (291 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti M weights approximately 299 kg more than 2011 Nissan Maxima. 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 2011 Nissan Maxima. 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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Maxima. (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Infiniti M | 2011 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Infiniti | Nissan |
Model | M | Maxima |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5600 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1916 kg | 1617 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4945 mm | 4841 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1859 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1514 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2901 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |