1980 Austin Marina vs. 2000 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2000 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Austin Marina would be higher. At 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1980 Austin Marina. 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, 2000 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Marina. 2000 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1980 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1980 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Marina | 2000 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Austin | Infiniti |
| Model | Marina | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |
