2010 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2011 Infiniti QX56
To start off, 2011 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Infiniti QX56. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Infiniti QX56 would be higher. Both 2010 Infiniti QX56 and 2011 Infiniti QX56 are equipped with a 5,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti QX56 (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2010 Infiniti QX56. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2010 Infiniti QX56. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 48 kg more than 2011 Infiniti QX56.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2011 Infiniti QX56 (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Infiniti QX56. (532 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Infiniti QX56.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Infiniti QX56 | 2011 Infiniti QX56 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Infiniti |
| Model | QX56 | QX56 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 532 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2588 kg | 2540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5255 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1976 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 3076 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 98 L |
