2009 Infiniti EX vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Infiniti EX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti EX (317 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (245 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 77 kg more than 2009 Infiniti EX.
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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (382 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti EX. (360 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti EX | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | EX | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3696 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 79 L |
