1999 Infiniti QX4 vs. 1999 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 1999 Infiniti QX4 and 1999 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Infiniti QX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Infiniti QX4 (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Bora. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Infiniti QX4 should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Infiniti QX4 weights approximately 722 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Bora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Infiniti QX4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Volkswagen Bora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Infiniti QX4 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, 1999 Infiniti QX4 (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Bora. (156 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Infiniti QX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Bora. 1999 Infiniti QX4 has automatic transmission and 1999 Volkswagen Bora has manual transmission. 1999 Volkswagen Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Infiniti QX4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Infiniti QX4 | 1999 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Infiniti | Volkswagen |
| Model | QX4 | Bora |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
