2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Infiniti FX

To start off, both 2009 Dodge Ram 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 75 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Ram weights approximately 417 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Infiniti FX (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Ram. (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Ram.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Dodge Ram 2009 Infiniti FX
Make Dodge Infiniti
Model Ram FX
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Pickup Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4701 cc 5026 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 310 HP 385 HP
Engine RPM 5650 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 448 Nm 500 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2537 kg 2120 kg
Vehicle Length 5820 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 3560 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 13 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 90 L


 

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