1989 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 21 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, 2010 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1989 Infiniti Q45. (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1989 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 253 kg more than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1989 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z. 1989 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan 370Z 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Infiniti Q45 | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Infiniti | Nissan |
| Model | Q45 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1316 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
