1994 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Infiniti Q45 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 31 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (246 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 150 kg more than 1994 Infiniti Q45.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Infiniti Q45. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Infiniti Q45 | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | Q45 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 87 L |
