1994 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2010 BMW 123
To start off, 2010 BMW 123 is newer by 16 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 75 more horse power than 2010 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2010 BMW 123. 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, 2010 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Infiniti Q45. (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Infiniti Q45 | 2010 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Infiniti | BMW |
| Model | Q45 | 123 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 51 L |
