2000 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 13 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (327 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2000 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2000 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 329 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.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Infiniti Q45 | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Infiniti | Chevrolet |
| Model | Q45 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5702 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3378 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 129 L |
