1996 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,128 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1996 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1996 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1996 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayman. 1996 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche Cayman 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 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Infiniti | Porsche |
| Model | Q45 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2415 mm |
