2012 Toyota Tundra vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Infiniti M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Infiniti M would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti M.
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, 2011 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tundra. (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Tundra | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Toyota | Infiniti |
| Model | Tundra | M |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 545 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |
