2007 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Boxster 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 80 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (240 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
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 QX56 (533 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Infiniti QX56 | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Infiniti | Porsche |
Model | QX56 | Boxster |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 2686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 533 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |