2011 Infiniti M vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Infiniti M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Infiniti M 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 117 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti FX. (303 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti FX weights approximately 27 kg more than 2011 Infiniti M.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti FX. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Infiniti M | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Infiniti | Infiniti |
| Model | M | FX |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| 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 | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1916 kg | 1943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4945 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1514 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2901 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 90 L |
