2000 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 350Z (309 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2000 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 350Z. 2000 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan 350Z 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 | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Infiniti | Nissan |
| Model | Q45 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
