2009 Infiniti QX56 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1998 Porsche 911. (296 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2009 Infiniti QX56.
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 QX56 (533 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 911. (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Infiniti QX56 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Infiniti | Porsche |
Model | QX56 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 3387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 533 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 63 L |