2007 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti FX weights approximately 418 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Infiniti FX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester 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, 2012 Infiniti FX (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Forester | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Subaru | Infiniti |
| Model | Forester | FX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1888 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
