1998 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2011 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2011 Dodge Nitro is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Infiniti Q45 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 55 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 43 kg more than 1998 Infiniti Q45.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Infiniti Q45 | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | Infiniti | Dodge |
Model | Q45 | Nitro |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4130 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 378 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1803 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4544 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1791 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2764 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 74 L |