1969 Holden Monaro vs. 2000 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2000 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (296 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2000 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2000 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1969 Holden Monaro.
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, 1969 Holden Monaro (516 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Monaro | 2000 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Holden | Infiniti |
| Model | Monaro | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 516 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2840 mm |
