2005 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, both 2005 Infiniti Q45 and 2005 Porsche Carrera GT were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP) has 264 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti Q45. (340 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 457 kg more than 2005 Porsche Carrera GT.
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 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti Q45. (453 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti Q45. 2005 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche Carrera GT has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Infiniti Q45 | 2005 Porsche Carrera GT | |
Make | Infiniti | Porsche |
Model | Q45 | Carrera GT |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4490 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 604 HP |
Torque | 453 Nm | 590 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 92 L |