1999 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 12 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 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1999 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1999 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 826 kg more than 1999 Infiniti Q45. 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, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne (1,018 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 640 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Infiniti Q45 | 2011 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Infiniti | Bentley |
| Model | Q45 | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 1018 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1521 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3266 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 96 L |
