2006 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti FX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2011 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX 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, 2011 Infiniti FX (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla. 2011 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Toyota | Infiniti |
| Model | Corolla | FX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
