1988 BMW 520 vs. 1993 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1993 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 520 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 182 kg more than 1988 BMW 520. 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, 1993 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 1993 Infiniti Q45 | |
Make | BMW | Infiniti |
Model | 520 | Q45 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 396 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 82.7 mm |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |