2004 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Infiniti QX56. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Infiniti QX56 would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Infiniti QX56 (315 HP) has 156 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 747 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 2004 Infiniti QX56 (529 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm). This means 2004 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Infiniti QX56 | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | QX56 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 159 HP |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2431 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 79 L |
