1996 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1964 Maserati 5000 GT
To start off, 1996 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati 5000 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati 5000 GT would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Maserati 5000 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati 5000 GT (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1996 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati 5000 GT should accelerate faster than 1996 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1964 Maserati 5000 GT.
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. 1996 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1964 Maserati 5000 GT has manual transmission. 1964 Maserati 5000 GT 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 Infiniti Q45 | 1964 Maserati 5000 GT | |
| Make | Infiniti | Maserati |
| Model | Q45 | 5000 GT |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
