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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti FX. (390 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 244 kg more than 2012 Infiniti M.
Because 2012 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Infiniti M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX 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, 2012 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti FX. (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti FX.
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 | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
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 | 1823 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4865 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1501 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 | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |