1991 Holden Statesman vs. 1995 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1995 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Infiniti Q45 (278 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1991 Holden Statesman. (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1991 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1991 Holden Statesman. 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, 1995 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Holden Statesman. (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Holden Statesman | 1995 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Holden | Infiniti |
| Model | Statesman | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 278 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2890 mm |
