1994 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1994 Mazda Midge

To start off, both 1994 Infiniti Q45 and 1994 Mazda Midge were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 173 more horse power than 1994 Mazda Midge. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda Midge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1994 Mazda Midge. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1994 Infiniti Q45 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Infiniti Q45. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Mazda Midge, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda Midge. (156 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1994 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda Midge. 1994 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1994 Mazda Midge has manual transmission. 1994 Mazda Midge 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.

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1994 Infiniti Q45 1994 Mazda Midge
Make Infiniti Mazda
Model Q45 Midge
Year Released 1994 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4493 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 277 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 396 Nm 156 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 1050 kg
Vehicle Length 5080 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1400 mm