2000 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2000 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. 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 167 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corona. 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, 2000 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Infiniti Q45 | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | Q45 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 1857 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |
