1997 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1997 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corona 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 197 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 709 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corona. 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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Infiniti Q45 | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
Model | Q45 | Corona |
Year Released | 1997 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4130 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 378 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |