2005 Infiniti FX vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Infiniti FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Infiniti FX would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti FX (280 HP) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti FX weights approximately 129 kg more than 2006 Porsche Boxster. 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 Infiniti FX (366 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm). This means 2005 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti FX | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Infiniti | Porsche |
| Model | FX | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1864 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
