2012 Infiniti M vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z 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 93 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Z. (327 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 330 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z. 2012 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2013 Nissan Z has manual transmission. 2013 Nissan Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Infiniti M | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Infiniti | Nissan |
| Model | M | Z |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1823 kg | 1493 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4945 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1315 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2901 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
