1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2006 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2006 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Infiniti Q45 (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1252 kg more than 2006 Infiniti Q45.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Infiniti Q45. (452 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2006 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
| Model | Fleetwood | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 4490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 81 L |
