2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti FX. (303 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 222 kg more than 2012 Infiniti FX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti FX. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Suburban | FX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 90 L |
