2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2010 Infiniti FX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 5,026 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti FX (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 588 kg more than 2010 Infiniti FX.
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, 2010 Infiniti FX (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 2010 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Land Rover | Infiniti |
| Model | Defender | FX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 5026 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
