1995 Infiniti J30 vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Infiniti J30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Infiniti J30 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1995 Infiniti J30. (210 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1995 Infiniti J30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1995 Infiniti J30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Infiniti J30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 BMW X5 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Infiniti J30. (262 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Infiniti J30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Infiniti J30 | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Infiniti | BMW |
| Model | J30 | X5 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 440 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |
