2009 Infiniti FX vs. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder

To start off, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Infiniti FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Infiniti FX would be higher. 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 124 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Pathfinder.

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, 2009 Infiniti FX (501 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Pathfinder. (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Pathfinder.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Infiniti FX 2010 Nissan Pathfinder
Make Infiniti Nissan
Model FX Pathfinder
Year Released 2009 2010
Body Type Crossover SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5019 cc 4000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 390 HP 266 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 501 Nm 390 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4884 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1849 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1844 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption 11.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 80 L


 

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