2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti Q45. (340 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti Q45.
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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti Q45. (453 Nm). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti Q45. 2005 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Infiniti Q45 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Infiniti |
Model | V8 Vantage | Q45 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4735 cc | 4490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 340 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 453 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 81 L |