2006 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Infiniti Q45. (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 69 kg more than 2006 Infiniti Q45. 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, 2006 Infiniti Q45 (452 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911. 2006 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 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 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Infiniti | Porsche |
Model | Q45 | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4490 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
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 | 1389 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 64 L |