1997 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2010 BMW 650
To start off, 2010 BMW 650 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1997 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1997 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 650 weights approximately 181 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.
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, 2010 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Infiniti Q45 | 2010 BMW 650 | |
Make | Infiniti | BMW |
Model | Q45 | 650 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4130 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 378 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4831 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1374 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2779 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |