2001 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2005 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2005 Infiniti FX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti FX (280 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 396 kg more than 2005 Infiniti FX.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti FX. (366 Nm). This means 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Tahoe | FX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
