1990 Honda NSX vs. 2010 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2010 Infiniti G37 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti G37 (328 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1990 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX. 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, 2010 Infiniti G37 (365 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 2010 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | NSX | G37 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
