2001 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1997 Venturi 400
To start off, 2001 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2001 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2001 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 608 kg more than 1997 Venturi 400.
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, 1997 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Infiniti Q45. 2001 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1997 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1997 Venturi 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Infiniti Q45 | 1997 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Venturi |
| Model | Q45 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
