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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster 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 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti FX. (360 Nm @ 5200 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 | 3696 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 Length | 4865 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2885 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
