2012 Infiniti M vs. 2012 Scion tC
To start off, both 2012 Infiniti M and 2012 Scion tC were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 150 more horse power than 2012 Scion tC. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2012 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 358 kg more than 2012 Scion tC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Infiniti M is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Infiniti M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Scion tC, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Scion tC. (234 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Infiniti M | 2012 Scion tC | |
| Make | Infiniti | Scion |
| Model | M | tC |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1388 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4945 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2901 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
