1990 Honda Concerto vs. 2005 Infiniti M
To start off, 2005 Infiniti M is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti M (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1990 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 750 kg more than 1990 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Infiniti M is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Infiniti M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Infiniti M (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto. 2005 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Concerto | 2005 Infiniti M | |
Make | Honda | Infiniti |
Model | Concerto | M |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2880 mm |