2009 Infiniti EX vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Infiniti EX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Infiniti EX would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti EX (317 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti EX weights approximately 645 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti EX. (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | EX | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3696 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 1074 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 | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 79 L |
