1974 Buick Centurion vs. 1997 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1997 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1974 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 311 kg more than 1997 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, 1974 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Centurion | 1997 Infiniti Q45 | |
Make | Buick | Infiniti |
Model | Centurion | Q45 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 378 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2840 mm |