2004 Infiniti FX vs. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Infiniti FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Infiniti FX would be higher. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP) has 324 more horse power than 2004 Infiniti FX. (280 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Infiniti FX weights approximately 460 kg more than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Infiniti FX. (366 Nm). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Infiniti FX | 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Infiniti | Porsche |
| Model | FX | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 604 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 92 L |
