2009 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2009 Lexus LS
To start off, both 2009 Infiniti QX56 and 2009 Lexus LS were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2009 Infiniti QX56. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2009 Infiniti QX56. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lexus LS weights approximately 1170 kg more than 2009 Infiniti QX56. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus LS. (522 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Infiniti QX56 | 2009 Lexus LS | |
Make | Infiniti | Lexus |
Model | QX56 | LS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 4965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 438 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 533 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 84 L |