2003 Infiniti FX vs. 1994 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2003 Infiniti FX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Infiniti FX. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2003 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Infiniti FX weights approximately 90 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Infiniti FX. (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Infiniti FX | 1994 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Infiniti |
| Model | FX | Q45 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 4493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2890 mm |
