1999 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2008 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2008 Infiniti FX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,698 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti FX (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2008 Infiniti FX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, both vehicles can yield 454 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1999 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2008 Infiniti FX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
Model | Tahoe | FX |
Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5698 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 454 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2860 mm |