2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2009 Infiniti FX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti FX (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 889 kg more than 2009 Infiniti FX.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti FX. (355 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Silverado | FX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |
