1990 Infiniti G20 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Infiniti G20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Infiniti G20 would be higher. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1990 Infiniti G20. (142 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter should accelerate faster than 1990 Infiniti G20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter weights approximately 1099 kg more than 1990 Infiniti G20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Infiniti G20. (181 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Infiniti G20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Infiniti G20 | 2007 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Infiniti | Volkswagen |
| Model | G20 | Transporter |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 2344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3010 mm |
