2001 Infiniti FX vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Infiniti FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Infiniti FX would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Infiniti FX (300 HP) has 113 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Infiniti FX weights approximately 360 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Infiniti FX. (407 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Infiniti FX. 2001 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Infiniti FX | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Infiniti | Land Rover |
| Model | FX | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 82 L |
