1992 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1992 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volkswagen Passat 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 224 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (101 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Infiniti Q45 | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Infiniti | Volkswagen |
| Model | Q45 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
