1990 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2009 BMW 120
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 19 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 102 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Infiniti Q45 | 2009 BMW 120 | |
Make | Infiniti | BMW |
Model | Q45 | 120 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 277 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 396 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 51 L |