1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 1997 Infiniti Q45
To start off, both 1997 Ferrari F355 and 1997 Infiniti Q45 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1997 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1997 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 409 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F355.
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 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm). This means 1997 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ferrari F355. 1997 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1997 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1997 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ferrari F355 | 1997 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Infiniti |
| Model | F355 | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2840 mm |
