1997 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1965 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1997 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1965 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 729 kg more than 1965 Opel Rekord. 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, 1997 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1997 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Infiniti Q45 | 1965 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Infiniti | Opel |
| Model | Q45 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
