2001 Dodge Intrepid vs. 2011 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Dodge Intrepid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Dodge Intrepid would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti FX (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2001 Dodge Intrepid. (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2001 Dodge Intrepid.
Because 2011 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Dodge Intrepid. 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, 2011 Infiniti FX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Dodge Intrepid. (257 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Dodge Intrepid.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Intrepid | 2011 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Dodge | Infiniti |
| Model | Intrepid | FX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2885 mm |
