1999 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 13 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 95 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (170 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 389 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Infiniti Q45 | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Infiniti | BMW |
| Model | Q45 | 118 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |
