2007 BMW 323 vs. 2000 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2007 BMW 323 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 BMW 323. (176 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2007 BMW 323. 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, 2000 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 323. (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 323 | 2000 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 323 | Q45 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4130 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
