2006 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2010 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2010 Toyota Highlander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,490 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Infiniti Q45 (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Highlander. (270 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 785 kg more than 2006 Infiniti Q45.
Because 2010 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Infiniti Q45. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Infiniti Q45 | 2010 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | Q45 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4490 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 65 L |
