1994 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1994 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1971 Holden Belmont. 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, 1971 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Infiniti Q45. (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Infiniti Q45 | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Infiniti | Holden |
Model | Q45 | Belmont |
Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 277 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 396 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |