2012 GMC Yukon vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, both 2012 GMC Yukon and 2012 Infiniti FX were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti FX. (303 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 528 kg more than 2012 Infiniti FX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 GMC Yukon. 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, 2012 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti FX. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Yukon | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | GMC | Infiniti |
| Model | Yukon | FX |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2471 kg | 1943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |
