2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2006 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette 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 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 Infiniti Q45. (340 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 120 kg more than 2006 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Infiniti Q45. (452 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Corvette | Q45 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 4490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 81 L |
