1993 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1993 Infiniti Q45. (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1993 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 457 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
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, 1993 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Infiniti Q45 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Porsche |
| Model | Q45 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
