2005 Infiniti FX vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2005 Infiniti FX and 2005 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti FX (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (180 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti FX weights approximately 210 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Infiniti FX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Infiniti FX (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2005 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti FX | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Infiniti | Land Rover |
| Model | FX | Defender |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 93 L |
