2005 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Infiniti QX56. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Infiniti QX56 would be higher. At 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti QX56. (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti QX56. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 853 kg more than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
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 QX56 (529 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm). This means 2005 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Infiniti QX56 | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Infiniti | Nissan |
Model | QX56 | 370Z |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5555 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 366 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2431 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4247 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 72 L |