1970 Buick Centurion vs. 1995 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1995 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,467 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Infiniti Q45 (278 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1970 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 320 kg more than 1995 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, 1970 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Infiniti Q45. (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Centurion | 1995 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Centurion | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7467 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 278 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2890 mm |
