1999 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1997 Infiniti QX4
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1997 Infiniti QX4. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1997 Infiniti QX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Infiniti QX4 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Infiniti QX4. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Infiniti QX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado | 1997 Infiniti QX4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Silverado | QX4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
