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, 2012 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2004 Porsche 911. (317 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 402 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Infiniti M | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Porsche |
| Model | M | 911 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1917 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4945 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1514 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2901 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
