1999 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Infiniti Q45 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 145 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 296 kg more than 1999 Infiniti Q45.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1999 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 1999 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Infiniti Q45 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Infiniti | Land Rover |
| Model | Q45 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
