2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 1990 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota 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, 1990 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
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, 1990 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota. 1990 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 2009 Dodge Dakota has manual transmission. 2009 Dodge Dakota will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 1990 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Dodge | Infiniti |
| Model | Dakota | Q45 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 4493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
