1988 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2003 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2003 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Infiniti Q45 (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 422 kg more than 2003 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, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Infiniti Q45. (451 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Infiniti Q45. 2003 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2003 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Infiniti |
| Model | Lagonda | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2880 mm |
