1997 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1997 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1997 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 199 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Infiniti Q45 | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Infiniti | Nissan |
| Model | Q45 | Armada |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 106 L |
