2012 Infiniti M vs. 2013 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Infiniti M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Infiniti M 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 238 more horse power than 2013 Honda CR-V. (182 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 316 kg more than 2013 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Infiniti M | 2013 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Infiniti | Honda |
| Model | M | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1917 kg | 1601 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4945 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1514 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2901 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 58 L |
