2008 Infiniti FX vs. 2008 Jeep Liberty

To start off, both 2008 Infiniti FX and 2008 Jeep Liberty were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti FX (297 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 658 kg more than 2008 Infiniti FX.

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, 2008 Infiniti FX (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Liberty. 2008 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 2008 Jeep Liberty has manual transmission. 2008 Jeep Liberty 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 Infiniti FX 2008 Jeep Liberty
Make Infiniti Jeep
Model FX Liberty
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Crossover SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3498 cc 3701 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 297 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 343 Nm 319 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1320 kg 1978 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.8 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 74 L


 

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