2011 Infiniti EX vs. 2006 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, 2011 Infiniti EX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Trajet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Trajet would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti EX (297 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 160 kg more than 2011 Infiniti EX.
Because 2011 Infiniti EX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Infiniti EX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Trajet, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 EX (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Trajet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Infiniti EX | 2006 Hyundai Trajet | |
| Make | Infiniti | Hyundai |
| Model | EX | Trajet |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1803 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1572 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 65 L |
