2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 2006 Infiniti QX56
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler 300 and 2006 Infiniti QX56 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Infiniti QX56 (315 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2006 Infiniti QX56.
Because 2006 Infiniti QX56 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chrysler 300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti QX56 will offer significantly more control. 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 Infiniti QX56 (529 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler 300 | 2006 Infiniti QX56 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Infiniti |
| Model | 300 | QX56 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 5555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |
