1999 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, both 1999 Infiniti Q45 and 1999 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 130 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 441 kg more than 1999 Infiniti Q45.

Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Infiniti Q45. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1999 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Discovery.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Infiniti Q45 1999 Land Rover Discovery
Make Infiniti Land Rover
Model Q45 Discovery
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4128 cc 2495 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 265 HP 135 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 378 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1950 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1759 kg 2200 kg
Vehicle Length 5080 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2550 mm


 

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