2002 Infiniti FX vs. 1999 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2002 Infiniti FX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Infiniti FX (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Infiniti FX weights approximately 406 kg more than 1999 Nissan Stagea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2002 Infiniti FX (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Infiniti FX | 1999 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Infiniti | Nissan |
| Model | FX | Stagea |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |
