2011 Nissan Frontier vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2012 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Frontier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti FX. (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Frontier | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Nissan | Infiniti |
| Model | Frontier | FX |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
