2000 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Infiniti QX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti QX is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,552 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti QX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti QX (395 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti QX should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti QX weights approximately 1531 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Infiniti QX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti QX 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 QX (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti QX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2013 Infiniti QX | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | Civic | QX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 2656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3075 mm |
