1994 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1994 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla.

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. 1994 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Corolla 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 1980 Toyota Corolla
Make Infiniti Toyota
Model Q45 Corolla
Year Released 1994 1980
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4493 cc 1288 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 277 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 870 kg
Vehicle Length 5080 mm 4060 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2410 mm


 

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