1992 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Infiniti Q45 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 13 more horse power than 1994 Lotus Esprit. (264 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1994 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Infiniti Q45. (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Infiniti Q45. 1992 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1994 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1994 Lotus Esprit 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 | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Infiniti | Lotus |
| Model | Q45 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 267 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
