2000 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2009 Infiniti FX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,026 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti FX (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti FX weights approximately 345 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Infiniti FX (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Silverado | FX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5026 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6270 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
