2007 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Infiniti FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Infiniti FX would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti FX (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti FX weights approximately 250 kg more than 2007 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2007 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti FX. (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 2005 Infiniti FX | |
Make | BMW | Infiniti |
Model | 530 | FX |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |