1997 Infiniti QX4 vs. 2012 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2012 Toyota Camry is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Infiniti QX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Infiniti QX4 would be higher. At 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Infiniti QX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Camry (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1997 Infiniti QX4. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1997 Infiniti QX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Infiniti QX4 weights approximately 468 kg more than 2012 Toyota Camry.
Because 1997 Infiniti QX4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Infiniti QX4 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, 1997 Infiniti QX4 (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Camry. (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1997 Infiniti QX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Infiniti QX4 | 2012 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | QX4 | Camry |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3275 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2776 mm |
