| | | | | 2006 / 2007 Infiniti M45 / m 45 | 2005 / 2006 Subaru Legacy GT | | Base Price : | $46,950 (free price quote) | $ 26,100 (free price quote) | | Engine : | 4.5 L | 2.5L H4 | | Layout : | Rear Wheel Drive | Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected AWD | | Displacement : | 3,498 cc | 2457 cc | | Valve : | 32 valves, 4 valves per cylinder | 16 | | Transmission : | 5-Speed Automatic | 5 Speed Manual | | Fuel Capacity : | 20 | 16.9 g | | Fuel Economy - City : | 17 mpg | 19 mpg | | - Highway : | 23 mpg | 25 mpg | | | | | | Suspension - F : | Independent double wishbone | Independent | | - R : | Independent multilink | Independent | | | | | | Brakes - F : | Vented discs | Disc | | - R : | Vented discs | Disc | | | | | | Horsepower : | 355 @ 6400 rpm | 250 @ 6000 rpm | | Torque : | 340 @ 4000rpm | 250 @ 3600 rpm | | Redline : | 6600 rpm | not known | | | | | | Top Speed : | 143 mph | 136 mph | | 0-60 mph : | 5.3 sec. | 5.7 sec. | | 0-¼ mile : | 13.8 sec | 14.3 sec @ 96.9 mph | | 60-0 Breaking Distance : | 114 ft | 130 ft. | | 200 ft skid pad : | 0.90 g | 0.84g | | | | | | CurbWeight : | 3995 lbs | 3300 lbs. | | Overall length : | 192.6 in. | 184.3 in. | | Wheelbase : | 114.2 in. | 105.1 in. | | Overall width : | 70.8 in. | 68.1 in. | | Height : | 59.4 in. | 57.9 in. |
2006 / 2007 Infiniti M45 / m 45 Pros : - Powerful and smooth engine
- Lots of high-tech gadgetry
- Smart-shifting automatic gearbox
- Stylish, roomy interior
- Tight handling Cons : - Not the most stand-out exterior styling
- Steering feel not the greatest
- Sports package offers harsh ride
- No manual transmission offered
- Active-steer system more of an unnecessary gimmick
2005 / 2006 Subaru Legacy GT Pros : - Attractive profile and exterior styling
- Interior bigger than before
- Much more power than outgoing US-spec models
- Build quality is good
- Good handling - all-wheel-drive is standard Cons : - Styling is more evolutionary than revolutionary
- Read headroom not the best for tall people
- fuel consumption is on the higher side
- Pricier than direct midsize Japanese competitors
- Lacks prestige of similarly-priced German competitors
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