2005 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,490 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti Q45 (340 HP) has 265 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 841 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina. 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 Infiniti Q45 (453 Nm) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm). This means 2005 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti Q45 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | Q45 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4490 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 60 L |
