2002 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2008 Alpina B3
To start off, 2008 Alpina B3 is newer by 6 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, 2008 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2002 Infiniti Q45. (288 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 318 kg more than 2008 Alpina B3.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Infiniti Q45 | 2008 Alpina B3 | |
Make | Infiniti | Alpina |
Model | Q45 | B3 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 3346 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 396 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |