1998 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1962 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1998 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1962 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1962 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1962 Vauxhall Victor. 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, 1998 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Vauxhall Victor. (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Vauxhall Victor. 1998 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1962 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1962 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Infiniti Q45 | 1962 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Infiniti | Vauxhall |
| Model | Q45 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |
