1997 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1997 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 671 kg more than 1997 Infiniti Q45.
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, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Infiniti Q45 | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Infiniti | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Q45 | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 108 L |
