1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti FX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2011 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti FX. (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Infiniti FX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
Model | Corvette | FX |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5737 cc | 3696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 277 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 437 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4865 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2885 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |