2005 BMW 760 vs. 1989 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2005 BMW 760 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 6,128 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1989 Infiniti Q45. (277 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1989 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 760 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1989 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, 2005 BMW 760 (602 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Infiniti Q45. (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 760 | 1989 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 760 | Q45 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6128 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |
