1990 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 22 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, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1990 Infiniti Q45. (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1990 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 55 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.
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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Infiniti Q45. (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Infiniti Q45. 1990 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 335 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 | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Infiniti | BMW |
| Model | Q45 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 57 L |
