1990 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1987 Maserati 228
To start off, 1990 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Maserati 228. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Maserati 228 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 25 more horse power than 1987 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1987 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1987 Maserati 228. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1990 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Maserati 228. 1990 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1987 Maserati 228 has manual transmission. 1987 Maserati 228 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Infiniti Q45 | 1987 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Maserati |
| Model | Q45 | 228 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
