2000 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2010 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2000 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 177 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 2000 Infiniti Q45 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Infiniti Q45. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Infiniti Q45 | 2010 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | Q45 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1937 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1966 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
