2009 Acura TL vs. 1990 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2009 Acura TL is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1990 Infiniti Q45. (277 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1990 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2009 Acura TL.
Because 2009 Acura TL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Infiniti Q45. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL 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, 1990 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 1990 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Acura | Infiniti |
| Model | TL | Q45 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 4493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
