1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1994 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1994 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 1600. (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 1006 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600. 1994 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1963 Abarth 1600 has manual transmission. 1963 Abarth 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1994 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Abarth | Infiniti |
| Model | 1600 | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2890 mm |
