2008 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2009 Infiniti FX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,019 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2009 Infiniti FX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Infiniti FX (501 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2009 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | Civic | FX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 5019 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 390 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
