2012 Infiniti M vs. 2010 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota iQ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota iQ would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2010 Toyota iQ. (89 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 975 kg more than 2010 Toyota iQ. 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 2010 Toyota iQ. 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 (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota iQ. (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Infiniti M | 2010 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | M | iQ |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4945 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1514 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2901 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 32 L |
