1995 Acura NSX vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1995 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura NSX.
Because 2012 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Infiniti FX (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX. 2012 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 1995 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1995 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Acura | Infiniti |
| Model | NSX | FX |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| 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 | 271 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2885 mm |
