2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2013 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti FX is newer by 5 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, 2013 Infiniti FX (321 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti FX weights approximately 682 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti FX. (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2013 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Avalanche | FX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
