2001 Infiniti I vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Infiniti I. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Infiniti I would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Infiniti I is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (266 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2001 Infiniti I. (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2001 Infiniti I. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 11 kg more than 2001 Infiniti I. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Golf is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Infiniti I. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Golf 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, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Infiniti I. (270 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Infiniti I.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Infiniti I | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Infiniti | Volkswagen |
Model | I | Golf |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1521 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4213 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2578 mm |