1990 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2012 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2012 Honda Odyssey 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, 1990 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2012 Honda Odyssey. (248 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 217 kg more than 1990 Infiniti Q45.
Because 1990 Infiniti Q45 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Infiniti Q45. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Odyssey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Infiniti Q45 | 2012 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Infiniti | Honda |
Model | Q45 | Odyssey |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 277 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 396 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1967 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 79 L |