2005 BMW 740 vs. 2002 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Infiniti FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Infiniti FX would be higher. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Infiniti FX (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 BMW 740. (255 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 254 kg more than 2002 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, 2005 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Infiniti FX. (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 740 | 2002 Infiniti FX | |
Make | BMW | Infiniti |
Model | 740 | FX |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |