1995 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2013 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen CC is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Infiniti Q45 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 2 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen CC. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 2 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen CC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen CC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Infiniti Q45. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen CC 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, 1995 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen CC. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Infiniti Q45 | 2013 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Infiniti | Volkswagen |
| Model | Q45 | CC |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 278 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
