2000 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1990 Volvo 940
To start off, 2000 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 940. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 940 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 154 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 940. (111 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 940. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 386 kg more than 1990 Volvo 940. 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) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 940. (157 Nm). This means 2000 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 940. 2000 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 940 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 940 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 | 1990 Volvo 940 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Volvo |
| Model | Q45 | 940 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2780 mm |
