2005 Infiniti FX vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2005 Infiniti FX is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti FX (280 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (265 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti FX weights approximately 249 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (404 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti FX. (366 Nm). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti FX | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | FX | 500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 265 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 404 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1864 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2810 mm |
