1999 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1999 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 4,128 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 274 kg more than 1976 Plymouth Volare. 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, 1999 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Infiniti Q45 | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Infiniti | Plymouth |
| Model | Q45 | Volare |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2870 mm |
