1995 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1995 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Infiniti Q45 (278 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1995 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 1995 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Infiniti Q45 1975 Toyota Corolla
Make Infiniti Toyota
Model Q45 Corolla
Year Released 1995 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4494 cc 1406 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 278 HP 76 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 396 Nm 114 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 955 kg
Vehicle Length 5080 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2410 mm


 

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