2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2010 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2010 Infiniti FX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti FX (390 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2010 Infiniti FX (501 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2010 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Avalanche | FX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5019 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |
