1991 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 1991 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1991 Infiniti Q45. (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 1991 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560.
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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Infiniti Q45. (397 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Infiniti Q45 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Q45 | 560 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 5547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 94.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
