1997 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 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 37 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 584 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Infiniti Q45 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Porsche |
| Model | Q45 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
