2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1998 Infiniti QX4
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Infiniti QX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Infiniti QX4 would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (316 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1998 Infiniti QX4. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1998 Infiniti QX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Infiniti QX4 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Infiniti QX4. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Infiniti QX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 1998 Infiniti QX4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Silverado | QX4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 458 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2710 mm |
