2007 BMW 330 vs. 1997 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 219 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. 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, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1997 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 330 | Q45 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1540 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
