2001 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1969 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2001 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1969 Nissan Laurel. 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, 2001 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Laurel. (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Infiniti Q45 | 1969 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Infiniti | Nissan |
| Model | Q45 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1813 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
