2009 Infiniti FX vs. 2009 Honda Accord

To start off, both 2009 Infiniti FX and 2009 Honda Accord 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 187 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (198 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti FX weights approximately 560 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord. 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 Honda Accord. 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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Infiniti FX 2009 Honda Accord
Make Infiniti Honda
Model FX Accord
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Crossover Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5026 cc 2354 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 385 HP 198 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 234 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 95.5 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87.7 mm 99 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.9:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 250 km/hour 222 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.1 seconds 8.1 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2120 kg 1560 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 65 L