1990 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2011 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2011 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 21 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 7 more horse power than 2011 Toyota 4Runner. (270 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 246 kg more than 1990 Infiniti Q45.
Because 2011 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2011 Toyota 4Runner 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota 4Runner. (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Infiniti Q45 | 2011 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | Q45 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 87 L |
