1993 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 19 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, 1993 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Audi A8. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A8.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Infiniti Q45. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 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, 2012 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Infiniti Q45. (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Infiniti Q45 | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Audi |
| Model | Q45 | A8 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
