1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1999 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1999 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 4,128 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 733 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1999 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Infiniti |
| Model | GT | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |
