2008 Infiniti FX vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover

To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Infiniti FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Infiniti FX would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (391 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2008 Infiniti FX. (297 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2008 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1312 kg more than 2008 Infiniti FX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Infiniti FX. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Infiniti FX.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Infiniti FX 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
Make Infiniti Land Rover
Model FX Range Rover
Year Released 2008 2009
Body Type Crossover SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3498 cc 4197 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 297 HP 391 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 343 Nm 560 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.1:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1320 kg 2632 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 2200 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.8 L/100km 16.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 88 L


 

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