1989 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1989 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona 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 188 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona. 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Infiniti Q45 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
Model | Q45 | Corona |
Year Released | 1989 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 277 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 396 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |