1998 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour 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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1998 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 13 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour.
Because 1998 Infiniti Q45 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Infiniti Q45. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Infiniti Q45 | 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Infiniti | Honda |
| Model | Q45 | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1747 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
