2006 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1991 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2006 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Infiniti Q45 (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Supra. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Supra weights approximately 237 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Infiniti Q45 (452 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Supra. 2006 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1991 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1991 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Infiniti Q45 | 1991 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | Q45 | Supra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 50 L |
