2000 Infiniti I vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Infiniti I. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Infiniti I would be higher. 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 84 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Infiniti I should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Infiniti I weights approximately 324 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Infiniti I will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2000 Infiniti I has manual transmission. 2000 Infiniti I will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Infiniti I | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Infiniti | Honda |
Model | I | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1186 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 50 L |