2002 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2005 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2005 Infiniti FX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Infiniti Q45 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 12 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti FX. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti FX weights approximately 70 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti FX. (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Infiniti Q45 | 2005 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Infiniti | Infiniti |
| Model | Q45 | FX |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
