2011 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2010 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2011 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti QX56 (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 487 kg more than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Infiniti QX56 | 2010 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | QX56 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 559 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 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 | 2540 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5291 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1925 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3076 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 91 L |
