2005 Dodge Stratus vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL
To start off, 2013 Infiniti IPL is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Stratus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Stratus would be higher. At 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti IPL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti IPL (338 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Stratus. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti IPL should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Stratus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti IPL weights approximately 272 kg more than 2005 Dodge Stratus. 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, 2013 Infiniti IPL (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Stratus. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti IPL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Stratus | 2013 Infiniti IPL | |
| Make | Dodge | Infiniti |
| Model | Stratus | IPL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
