1999 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1999 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Sprinter 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 172 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 784 kg more than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Infiniti Q45 | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | Q45 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
