2001 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2010 Lexus GS
To start off, 2010 Lexus GS is newer by 9 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, 2010 Lexus GS (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2001 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2001 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus GS weights approximately 115 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus GS. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Infiniti Q45 | 2010 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Infiniti | Lexus |
| Model | Q45 | GS |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
