2010 Infiniti FX vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti FX (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (300 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 101 kg more than 2010 Infiniti FX.
Because 2012 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Infiniti FX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Infiniti FX. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Infiniti FX | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Infiniti | Porsche |
| Model | FX | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
