1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1996 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1996 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1991 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Infiniti Q45. 1996 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1991 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Corvette | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
