2000 Infiniti I vs. 2000 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2000 Infiniti I and 2000 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Infiniti I is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Infiniti I (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Xterra. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Infiniti I should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 70 kg more than 2000 Infiniti I.
Because 2000 Nissan Xterra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Infiniti I. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Xterra 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, 2000 Infiniti I (270 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Infiniti I will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Infiniti I | 2000 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Infiniti | Nissan |
| Model | I | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 2392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
