2003 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2010 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2003 Infiniti Q45. (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2003 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 802 kg more than 2003 Infiniti Q45. 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, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Infiniti Q45. (451 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Infiniti Q45 | 2010 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
Model | Q45 | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 2606 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2027 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1895 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3099 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 100 L |