2000 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1975 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Carina 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 165 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1975 Toyota Carina. 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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Infiniti Q45 | 1975 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
Model | Q45 | Carina |
Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4130 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 378 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2430 mm |