1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1998 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1998 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (270 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1998 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1998 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (420 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Infiniti Q45. 1998 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1997 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1998 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Camaro | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2840 mm |
