1989 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1989 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1970 Peugeot 504. 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, 1989 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504. 1989 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1970 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1970 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Infiniti Q45 | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Infiniti | Peugeot |
Model | Q45 | 504 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 277 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 396 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |