2012 Infiniti FX vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, both 2012 Infiniti FX and 2012 Infiniti M were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,026 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (390 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti M. (330 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti FX weights approximately 232 kg more than 2012 Infiniti M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Infiniti FX (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Infiniti FX | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Infiniti | Infiniti |
| Model | FX | M |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5026 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2067 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4865 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1514 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2885 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
