2000 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2010 Audi Q5
To start off, 2010 Audi Q5 is newer by 10 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, 2010 Audi Q5 (270 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi Q5 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2000 Infiniti Q45. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Infiniti Q45. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 will offer significantly more control. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi Q5. (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Infiniti Q45 | 2010 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Audi |
| Model | Q45 | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
