2012 Infiniti M vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (315 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 286 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Infiniti M | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Infiniti | Chevrolet |
Model | M | Silverado |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 458 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4945 mm | 6340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1514 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2901 mm | 4010 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 129 L |