1994 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1978 Renault Alpine

To start off, 1994 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault Alpine 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) has 129 more horse power than 1978 Renault Alpine. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault Alpine.

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) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault Alpine. (204 Nm). This means 1994 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault Alpine. 1994 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1978 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1978 Renault Alpine 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 1978 Renault Alpine
Make Infiniti Renault
Model Q45 Alpine
Year Released 1994 1978
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 4493 cc 2664 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 277 HP 148 HP
Torque 396 Nm 204 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 246 km/hour 220 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors


 

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