1990 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 1990 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 would be higher. At 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1962 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1962 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1962 Rover P5. 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, 1990 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1990 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Infiniti Q45 | 1962 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Rover |
| Model | Q45 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 105 mm |
| 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 | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
