2012 Infiniti FX vs. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti FX. (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti FX weights approximately 443 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2012 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti FX. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Infiniti FX | 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Infiniti | Chevrolet |
| Model | FX | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1943 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4865 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2885 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 53 L |
