1997 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2011 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 14 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1997 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1997 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 789 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 2011 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Infiniti Q45. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 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, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Infiniti Q45 | 2011 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | Infiniti | Land Rover |
Model | Q45 | LR4 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4130 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 378 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 2548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1882 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2885 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 86 L |