1997 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 13 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1997 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1997 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 726 kg more than 1997 Infiniti Q45. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Infiniti Q45. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Infiniti Q45 | 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Infiniti | Bentley |
| Model | Q45 | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 2485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
