2007 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2004 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2007 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Prius. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Prius.
Because 2007 Infiniti QX56 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti QX56 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, 2007 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Infiniti QX56 | 2004 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | QX56 | Prius |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 533 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 50 L |
