1996 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Carina would be higher. 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 186 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Carina. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 805 kg more than 1979 Toyota Carina. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Carina. 1996 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Carina 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 | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
Model | Q45 | Carina |
Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4128 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 378 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |