2005 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,490 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (404 HP) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti Q45. (340 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 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 Infiniti Q45 (453 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (420 Nm). This means 2005 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti Q45 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Porsche |
| Model | Q45 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4490 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 404 HP |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 67 L |
