1994 Infiniti J30 vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Infiniti J30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Infiniti J30 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1994 Infiniti J30. (210 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1994 Infiniti J30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1994 Infiniti J30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Infiniti J30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 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 BMW X5 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Infiniti J30. (262 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Infiniti J30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Infiniti J30 | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Infiniti | BMW |
| Model | J30 | X5 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |
