2003 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Infiniti Q45 (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 774 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2003 Infiniti Q45 (451 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Infiniti Q45 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
Model | Q45 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2410 mm |