2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2010 Infiniti FX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 5,026 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti FX weights approximately 62 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
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, 2010 Infiniti FX (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2010 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. 2010 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Infiniti FX | |
Make | Land Rover | Infiniti |
Model | Defender | FX |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5026 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 385 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 2120 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |