2007 Infiniti FX vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2007 Infiniti FX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Cayman would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (295 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Infiniti FX. (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2007 Infiniti FX.
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 Infiniti FX (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Cayman. 2007 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 2006 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2006 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Infiniti FX | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Infiniti | Porsche |
| Model | FX | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 74 L |
