1999 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1999 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica 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 176 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 643 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica. 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Infiniti Q45 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | Q45 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
