2008 Infiniti FX vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano 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. Both 2008 Infiniti FX and 2009 Nissan Murano are equipped with a 3,498 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti FX (297 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Murano. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Murano weights approximately 240 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Murano. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Infiniti FX | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Infiniti | Nissan |
| Model | FX | Murano |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 82 L |
