1997 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1990 Morgan 4
To start off, 1997 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Morgan 4 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 161 more horse power than 1990 Morgan 4. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1990 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 894 kg more than 1990 Morgan 4. 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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan 4. 1997 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1990 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1990 Morgan 4 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 | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Morgan |
| Model | Q45 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
