1996 BMW 745 vs. 2002 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2002 Infiniti FX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 745 (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Infiniti FX. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2002 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 59 kg more than 2002 Infiniti FX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 BMW 745 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Infiniti FX. (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 745 | 2002 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 745 | FX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2860 mm |
