2013 Mazda 3 vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL
To start off, both 2013 Mazda 3 and 2013 Infiniti IPL were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti IPL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti IPL (343 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2013 Mazda 3. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti IPL should accelerate faster than 2013 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti IPL weights approximately 330 kg more than 2013 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Infiniti IPL 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 2013 Infiniti IPL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mazda 3, 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, 2013 Infiniti IPL (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mazda 3. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti IPL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mazda 3 | 2013 Infiniti IPL | |
| Make | Mazda | Infiniti |
| Model | 3 | IPL |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2489 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 343 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1383 kg | 1713 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4595 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1755 mm | 1823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
