2009 BMW Z4 vs. 1996 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2009 BMW Z4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,128 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 BMW Z4. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2009 BMW Z4. 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, 1996 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW Z4. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW Z4 | 1996 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | Z4 | Q45 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4128 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 | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1290 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
