1989 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1999 Lexus GS
To start off, 1999 Lexus GS is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Infiniti Q45 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 52 more horse power than 1999 Lexus GS. (225 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1999 Lexus GS. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lexus GS. (296 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Infiniti Q45 | 1999 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Infiniti | Lexus |
| Model | Q45 | GS |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
