1996 BMW M3 vs. 1996 Infiniti Q45
To start off, both 1996 BMW M3 and 1996 Infiniti Q45 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,128 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1996 BMW M3. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1996 BMW M3. 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, 1996 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW M3. (320 Nm). This means 1996 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW M3. 1996 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW M3 | 1996 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | M3 | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 4128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
