2001 Infiniti QX4 vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2001 Infiniti QX4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Infiniti QX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Infiniti QX4 (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Infiniti QX4 should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Infiniti QX4 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Infiniti QX4 (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Infiniti QX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Infiniti QX4 | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | QX4 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
