1994 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 1994 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 911. (110 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1994 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911. 1994 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1968 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1968 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Infiniti Q45 | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Infiniti | Porsche |
Model | Q45 | 911 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 277 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 396 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |