2005 Infiniti M vs. 2000 Kia Sephia II
To start off, 2005 Infiniti M is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Sephia II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Sephia II would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti M (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sephia II. (109 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sephia II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 675 kg more than 2000 Kia Sephia II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Infiniti M is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Infiniti M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sephia II, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Infiniti M (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sephia II. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sephia II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti M | 2000 Kia Sephia II | |
| Make | Infiniti | Kia |
| Model | M | Sephia II |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
