2010 Infiniti FX vs. 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Infiniti FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Infiniti FX would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Malibu (252 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Infiniti FX. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2010 Infiniti FX.
Because 2010 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Infiniti FX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Infiniti FX | 2012 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | Infiniti | Chevrolet |
| Model | FX | Malibu |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4865 mm | 4872 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2885 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
