2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2002 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Infiniti FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Infiniti FX would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Infiniti FX. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2002 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Infiniti FX weights approximately 731 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Infiniti FX. (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2002 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Silverado | FX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2860 mm |
