2006 Infiniti QX4 vs. 2004 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2006 Infiniti QX4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan X-Trail. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan X-Trail would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Infiniti QX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Infiniti QX4 (315 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2004 Nissan X-Trail. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti QX4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 170 kg more than 2006 Infiniti QX4.
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, 2006 Infiniti QX4 (530 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan X-Trail. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Infiniti QX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Infiniti QX4 | 2004 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Infiniti | Nissan |
| Model | QX4 | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
