2008 Infiniti FX vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma

To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 5 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti FX (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.

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 (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Infiniti FX 2013 Toyota Tacoma
Make Infiniti Toyota
Model FX Tacoma
Year Released 2008 2013
Body Type Crossover Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4494 cc 4000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 320 HP 233 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 454 Nm 361 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 95 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 5286 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1895 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1781 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 3246 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 80 L


 

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