1998 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina 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 157 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Infiniti Q45 | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | Q45 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2590 mm |
