2000 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Corolla 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 143 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla. 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 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2000 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Infiniti Q45 | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | Q45 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
