2002 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2009 Ferrari California
To start off, 2009 Ferrari California is newer by 7 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, 2009 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2002 Infiniti Q45. (288 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 2002 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2009 Ferrari California.
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, 2009 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Infiniti Q45. (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Infiniti Q45. 2002 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ferrari California has manual transmission. 2009 Ferrari California 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Infiniti Q45 | 2009 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Infiniti | Ferrari |
| Model | Q45 | California |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 78 L |
