2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2003 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2003 Infiniti Q45. (340 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2003 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 354 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Infiniti Q45. (451 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2003 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Corvette | Q45 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 81 L |
