2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Infiniti FX

To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Infiniti FX were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti FX (297 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 325 kg more than 2008 Infiniti FX.

Because 2008 Infiniti FX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti FX 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, 2008 Infiniti FX (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord. 2008 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Accord 2008 Infiniti FX
Make Honda Infiniti
Model Accord FX
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Station Wagon Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2202 cc 3498 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 297 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 340 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 16.7:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1645 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.8 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 90 L


 

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