1996 Infiniti G20 vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, both 1996 Infiniti G20 and 1996 Porsche 993 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1996 Infiniti G20. (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1996 Infiniti G20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 147 kg more than 1996 Infiniti G20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Porsche 993 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Infiniti G20. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 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, 1996 Porsche 993 (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Infiniti G20. (181 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Infiniti G20. 1996 Infiniti G20 has automatic transmission and 1996 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1996 Porsche 993 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Infiniti G20 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Infiniti G20 | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Infiniti | Porsche |
Model | G20 | 993 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2280 mm |