2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 2009 Infiniti FX
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Nitro and 2009 Infiniti FX were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,026 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti FX (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti FX weights approximately 429 kg more than 2009 Dodge Nitro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Infiniti FX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Nitro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Infiniti FX (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Nitro | 2009 Infiniti FX | |
Make | Dodge | Infiniti |
Model | Nitro | FX |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5026 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 90 L |