1963 Abarth 700 vs. 1990 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1990 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1963 Abarth 700. 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, 1990 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1990 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 700. 1990 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1963 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1963 Abarth 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 700 | 1990 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Abarth | Infiniti |
| Model | 700 | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 4493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |
