2013 Infiniti M Hybrid vs. 2013 Infiniti M 56
To start off, both 2013 Infiniti M Hybrid and 2013 Infiniti M 56 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Infiniti M Hybrid and 2013 Infiniti M 56 are equipped with a 3,696 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti M 56 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2013 Infiniti M Hybrid. (298 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M 56 should accelerate faster than 2013 Infiniti M Hybrid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti M 56 weights approximately 12 kg more than 2013 Infiniti M Hybrid. 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, 2013 Infiniti M 56 (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti M Hybrid. (350 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti M 56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti M Hybrid.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Infiniti M Hybrid | 2013 Infiniti M 56 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Infiniti |
| Model | M | M |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3696 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1827 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4945 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1845 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1515 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.5 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
