2004 Infiniti FX vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2004 Infiniti FX is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Infiniti FX (280 HP) has 103 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 560 kg more than 2004 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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Infiniti FX. (366 Nm). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Infiniti FX | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | FX | 500 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 177 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 120 L |
