2002 Infiniti G20 vs. 2002 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2002 Infiniti G20 and 2002 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volvo XC90 (268 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2002 Infiniti G20. (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2002 Infiniti G20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 799 kg more than 2002 Infiniti G20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Infiniti G20. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volvo XC90 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, 2002 Volvo XC90 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Infiniti G20. (185 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Infiniti G20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Infiniti G20 | 2002 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Volvo |
| Model | G20 | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1343 kg | 2142 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
