2003 Infiniti I vs. 2003 Vauxhall Meriva

To start off, both 2003 Infiniti I and 2003 Vauxhall Meriva were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Infiniti I is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Infiniti I (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Meriva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Infiniti I should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Infiniti I weights approximately 237 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Meriva. 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, 2003 Infiniti I (270 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Meriva. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Infiniti I will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Meriva.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Infiniti I 2003 Vauxhall Meriva
Make Infiniti Vauxhall
Model I Meriva
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2960 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 224 HP 86 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 270 Nm 138 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1512 kg 1275 kg
Vehicle Length 4930 mm 4050 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2640 mm


 

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