1974 BMW 2.8 vs. 2001 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2001 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 2.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 2.8 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1974 BMW 2.8. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 2.8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1974 BMW 2.8. 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, 2001 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 2.8. (295 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 2.8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 2.8 | 2001 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 2.8 | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3293 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2840 mm |
