2001 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Infiniti Q45 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 4 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 556 kg more than 2001 Infiniti Q45.
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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Infiniti Q45. 2001 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Frontier 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 | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Infiniti | Nissan |
| Model | Q45 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
