2012 Infiniti M vs. 2012 Infiniti QX56
To start off, both 2012 Infiniti M and 2012 Infiniti QX56 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti QX56 (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti M. (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 703 kg more than 2012 Infiniti M. 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 2012 Infiniti QX56. 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 QX56 (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti M.
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2012 Infiniti M | 2012 Infiniti QX56 | |
Make | Infiniti | Infiniti |
Model | M | QX56 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 559 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2538 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4945 mm | 5291 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1514 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2901 mm | 3076 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 98 L |