1993 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2011 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2011 Infiniti G37 is newer by 18 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, 2011 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1993 Infiniti Q45. (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1993 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2011 Infiniti G37.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1993 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Infiniti Q45 | 2011 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Infiniti |
| Model | Q45 | G37 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
