2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2003 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Infiniti FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Infiniti FX would be higher. At 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2003 Infiniti FX. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2003 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 70 kg more than 2003 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, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Infiniti FX. (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Infiniti FX. 2003 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2003 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Infiniti |
| Model | Vanquish | FX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5933 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |
