2008 Ferrari F430 vs. 2006 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2008 Ferrari F430 is newer by 2 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, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2006 Infiniti Q45. (340 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2006 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 445 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, 2008 Ferrari F430 (466 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Infiniti Q45. (452 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari F430 | 2006 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Infiniti |
| Model | F430 | Q45 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 4490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 466 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 22 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 81 L |
