2005 Infiniti QX4 vs. 2005 Pontiac Aztek
To start off, both 2005 Infiniti QX4 and 2005 Pontiac Aztek were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti QX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti QX4 (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Aztek. (175 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti QX4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Aztek. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti QX4 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Aztek. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 QX4 (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Aztek. (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti QX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Aztek.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti QX4 | 2005 Pontiac Aztek | |
| Make | Infiniti | Pontiac |
| Model | QX4 | Aztek |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
