2004 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2004 Acura RSX
To start off, both 2004 Infiniti Q45 and 2004 Acura RSX were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,490 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Infiniti Q45 (340 HP) has 180 more horse power than 2004 Acura RSX. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 582 kg more than 2004 Acura RSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Infiniti Q45 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Infiniti Q45. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Acura RSX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Infiniti Q45 (452 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura RSX. (192 Nm). This means 2004 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Infiniti Q45 | 2004 Acura RSX | |
| Make | Infiniti | Acura |
| Model | Q45 | RSX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4490 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1222 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 50 L |
