2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti FX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Because 2011 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX will offer significantly more control. 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 Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti FX. (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2011 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Suburban | FX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |
