2000 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1988 Pontiac Banshee
To start off, 2000 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Banshee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Banshee 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 38 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Banshee. (227 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Banshee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 79 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Banshee. 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. 2000 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1988 Pontiac Banshee has manual transmission. 1988 Pontiac Banshee 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 Infiniti Q45 | 1988 Pontiac Banshee | |
| Make | Infiniti | Pontiac |
| Model | Q45 | Banshee |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 4042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |
