2002 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2011 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Cayenne (237 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti FX. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti FX.
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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Cayenne. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Porsche Cayenne | 2011 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Porsche | Infiniti |
| Model | Cayenne | FX |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 90 L |
