2004 Infiniti FX vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 8 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Infiniti FX. (280 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 950 kg more than 2004 Infiniti FX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Infiniti FX. (366 Nm). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Infiniti FX | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Infiniti | Chevrolet |
| Model | FX | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 360 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 6580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 129 L |
