2005 BMW 530 vs. 2000 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2000 Infiniti Q45.
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, 2005 BMW 530 (410 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2000 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 530 | Q45 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 4130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
