2001 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 11 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2001 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2001 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 37 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Infiniti Q45 | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Infiniti | Dodge |
| Model | Q45 | Charger |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
