1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2013 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti FX is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti FX (321 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (265 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti FX weights approximately 328 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (404 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti FX. (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2013 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Infiniti |
| Model | 500 | FX |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 404 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2885 mm |
