2003 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
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 Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona 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 256 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 804 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 2003 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Infiniti Q45 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | Q45 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2510 mm |
