1989 BMW 850 vs. 1999 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1999 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1999 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1999 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 504 kg more than 1989 BMW 850.
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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 850 | 1999 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 850 | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
