1992 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2011 Audi Q5
To start off, 2011 Audi Q5 is newer by 19 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 66 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q5 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1992 Infiniti Q45.
Because 2011 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Infiniti Q45. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 will offer significantly more control. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi Q5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1992 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Infiniti Q45 | 2011 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Audi |
| Model | Q45 | Q5 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
