1996 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti FX. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti FX.
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, 2012 Infiniti FX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. (455 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Suburban | FX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2885 mm |
