1996 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1981 Buick Century
To start off, 1996 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Century 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 161 more horse power than 1981 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1981 Buick Century. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Infiniti Q45 | 1981 Buick Century | |
Make | Infiniti | Buick |
Model | Q45 | Century |
Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4128 cc | 3214 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 378 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |