2000 Fiat Punto vs. 2000 Infiniti Q45
To start off, both 2000 Fiat Punto and 2000 Infiniti Q45 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 900 kg more than 2000 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Infiniti Q45 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Infiniti Q45. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Punto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Punto. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Punto. 2000 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 2000 Fiat Punto has manual transmission. 2000 Fiat Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Punto | 2000 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Fiat | Infiniti |
| Model | Punto | Q45 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 4130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
