1949 Fiat 500 vs. 1992 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1992 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1949 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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. 1992 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1949 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1949 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Fiat 500 | 1992 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Fiat | Infiniti |
| Model | 500 | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 72 L |
