2000 Dodge Intrepid vs. 2013 Infiniti G
To start off, 2013 Infiniti G is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Intrepid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Intrepid would be higher. At 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti G (324 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Intrepid. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti G should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Intrepid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti G weights approximately 195 kg more than 2000 Dodge Intrepid. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Infiniti G is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Dodge Intrepid. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti G 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, 2013 Infiniti G (365 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Intrepid. (257 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Intrepid.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Intrepid | 2013 Infiniti G | |
| Make | Dodge | Infiniti |
| Model | Intrepid | G |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 324 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1773 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2850 mm |
