2000 Infiniti QX4 vs. 1998 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2000 Infiniti QX4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 Infiniti QX4. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2000 Infiniti QX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Infiniti QX4 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1998 Infiniti Q45.
Because 2000 Infiniti QX4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Infiniti Q45. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Infiniti QX4 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, 1998 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Infiniti QX4. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Infiniti QX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Infiniti QX4 | 1998 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Infiniti |
| Model | QX4 | Q45 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
