2012 Infiniti M vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti M. (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 163 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Because 2004 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Infiniti M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti M. (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Infiniti M | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Porsche |
| Model | M | 911 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1823 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4945 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2901 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
