2002 Infiniti I vs. 2002 Toyota Solara
To start off, both 2002 Infiniti I and 2002 Toyota Solara were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Infiniti I is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Infiniti I (252 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Solara. (162 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Infiniti I should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Infiniti I weights approximately 120 kg more than 2002 Toyota Solara. 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, 2002 Infiniti I (333 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Solara. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Infiniti I will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Solara. 2002 Infiniti I has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Solara has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota Solara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Infiniti I will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Infiniti I | 2002 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | I | Solara |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
