2005 Infiniti FX vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 6 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (429 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti FX. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Infiniti FX. 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (520 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti FX. (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti FX | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Infiniti | Porsche |
| Model | FX | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
