2012 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, both 2012 Toyota Tacoma and 2012 Infiniti M were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti M.
Because 2012 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Infiniti M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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 M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Toyota Tacoma | 2012 Infiniti M | |
Make | Toyota | Infiniti |
Model | Tacoma | M |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3956 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2901 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 67 L |