2009 BMW 745 vs. 1992 Infiniti J30
To start off, 2009 BMW 745 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Infiniti J30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Infiniti J30 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1992 Infiniti J30. (210 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1992 Infiniti J30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 745 weights approximately 384 kg more than 1992 Infiniti J30. 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, 2009 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Infiniti J30. (261 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Infiniti J30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 745 | 1992 Infiniti J30 | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 745 | J30 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1601 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |
