2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 1995 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2005 Cadillac XLR is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac XLR (322 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1995 Infiniti Q45. (278 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1995 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 96 kg more than 2005 Cadillac XLR.
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 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Infiniti Q45. (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac XLR | 1995 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
| Model | XLR | Q45 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 278 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
