1990 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2010 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 20 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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1990 Infiniti Q45. (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1990 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 420 kg more than 1990 Infiniti Q45. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Infiniti Q45. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayenne. (370 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Infiniti Q45 | 2010 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Infiniti | Porsche |
| Model | Q45 | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
