1990 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Infiniti Q45 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 237 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1999 MCC Smart. 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 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Infiniti Q45 | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Infiniti | MCC |
| Model | Q45 | Smart |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 22 L |
