2000 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2011 Audi R8
To start off, 2011 Audi R8 is newer by 11 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 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 2000 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Infiniti Q45.
Because 2011 Audi R8 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, 2011 Audi R8 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, 2011 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Infiniti Q45 | 2011 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Audi |
| Model | Q45 | R8 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 525 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
