2006 Infiniti QX4 vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Infiniti QX4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche Boxster 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 39 more horse power than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti QX4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 65 kg more than 2006 Infiniti QX4.
Because 2006 Infiniti QX4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti QX4 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 QX4 (530 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (310 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Infiniti QX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Infiniti QX4 | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Infiniti | Porsche |
| Model | QX4 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
