2009 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2009 Infiniti FX
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Elantra 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 266 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. (119 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti FX weights approximately 802 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. 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 Hyundai Elantra. 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 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. (153 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Elantra.
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2009 Hyundai Elantra | 2009 Infiniti FX | |
Make | Hyundai | Infiniti |
Model | Elantra | FX |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 5026 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1318 kg | 2120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 90 L |