1992 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1992 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505. 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, 1992 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505. 1992 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1979 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1979 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Infiniti Q45 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Peugeot |
| Model | Q45 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
