2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 2009 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2009 Infiniti FX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Nitro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Nitro would be higher. At 5,026 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti FX (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
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, 2009 Infiniti FX (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 2009 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Dodge | Infiniti |
| Model | Nitro | FX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 5026 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 90 L |
