1991 Holden Statesman vs. 1997 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1997 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 6 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, 1997 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1991 Holden Statesman. (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1991 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 194 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, 1991 Holden Statesman (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Holden Statesman | 1997 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Holden | Infiniti |
| Model | Statesman | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 4130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2840 mm |
