2009 Infiniti FX vs. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2009 Infiniti FX and 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,019 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti FX (390 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 2009 Infiniti FX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 (501 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2009 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Infiniti FX | 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Infiniti | Mazda |
Model | FX | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5019 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 501 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.7 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 48 L |