2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 5,026 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (390 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (235 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti FX weights approximately 390 kg more than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Infiniti FX (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (414 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Jeep | Infiniti |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | FX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 5026 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 2067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
