2002 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1958 Steyr 500

To start off, 2002 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Infiniti Q45 (288 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1958 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1958 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 1325 kg more than 1958 Steyr 500. 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, 2002 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Steyr 500. 2002 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1958 Steyr 500 has manual transmission. 1958 Steyr 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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