2011 Infiniti M vs. 2011 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2011 Infiniti M and 2011 Renault Clio 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 219 more horse power than 2011 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti M weights approximately 535 kg more than 2011 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Infiniti M is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Infiniti M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Renault Clio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Infiniti M | 2011 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Infiniti | Renault |
| Model | M | Clio |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4945 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2901 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
