2000 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 2000 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 4,520 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2000 Infiniti Q45.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. (359 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Infiniti Q45 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Q45 | 450 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 4520 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 95 L |
