2009 Infiniti FX vs. 2012 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2012 Toyota Avalon is newer by 3 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 122 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Avalon. (268 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2009 Infiniti FX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Avalon. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti FX | 2012 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | FX | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5019 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2819 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
