1997 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1978 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 793 kg more than 1978 Toyota Carina.
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. 1997 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Carina 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 Infiniti Q45 | 1978 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
Model | Q45 | Carina |
Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4130 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |