2011 Nissan Xterra vs. 2010 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2011 Nissan Xterra is newer by 1 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti FX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Xterra. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Xterra.
Because 2010 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Xterra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Infiniti FX. (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Xterra | 2010 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Nissan | Infiniti |
| Model | Xterra | FX |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 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 | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4539 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1902 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
