2000 Infiniti I vs. 2000 Vauxhall Astra

To start off, both 2000 Infiniti I and 2000 Vauxhall Astra 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 101 more horse power than 2000 Vauxhall Astra. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Infiniti I should accelerate faster than 2000 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Infiniti I weights approximately 305 kg more than 2000 Vauxhall Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Vauxhall Astra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Infiniti I will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Vauxhall Astra.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Infiniti I 2000 Vauxhall Astra
Make Infiniti Vauxhall
Model I Astra
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2960 cc 1796 cc
Horse Power 224 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 270 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1510 kg 1205 kg
Vehicle Length 4930 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2610 mm


 

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