2013 Infiniti FX vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL

To start off, both 2013 Infiniti FX and 2013 Infiniti IPL were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Infiniti FX and 2013 Infiniti IPL are equipped with a 3,696 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti FX (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2013 Infiniti IPL. (343 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2013 Infiniti IPL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti FX weights approximately 354 kg more than 2013 Infiniti IPL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Infiniti IPL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Infiniti FX (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti IPL. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti IPL. 2013 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 2013 Infiniti IPL has manual transmission. 2013 Infiniti IPL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Infiniti FX 2013 Infiniti IPL
Make Infiniti Infiniti
Model FX IPL
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Crossover Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 3696 cc 3696 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 385 HP 343 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 7400 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 374 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 5200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 95 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Natural Gas (CNG) Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.7 seconds 6.1 seconds
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type 6-speed shiftable automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2067 kg 1713 kg
Vehicle Length 4859 mm 4650 mm
Vehicle Width 1928 mm 1823 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1406 mm
Wheelbase Size 2885 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.1 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.6 L/100km 11 L/100km


 

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