2009 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2008 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2009 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 7 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.

Because 2008 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Infiniti QX56. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Condor 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 QX56 (533 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 2009 Infiniti QX56 has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Infiniti QX56 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Infiniti QX56 2008 Toyota Condor
Make Infiniti Toyota
Model QX56 Condor
Year Released 2009 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5552 cc 2986 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 320 HP 0 HP
Torque 533 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 22.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1719 kg 1712 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Height 1980 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 3140 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 106 L 70 L


 

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