1995 Acura NSX vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL
To start off, 2013 Infiniti IPL is newer by 18 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 (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti IPL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti IPL (343 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1995 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti IPL should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti IPL weights approximately 282 kg more than 1995 Acura 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, 2013 Infiniti IPL (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti IPL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 2013 Infiniti IPL | |
| Make | Acura | Infiniti |
| Model | NSX | IPL |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 343 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2850 mm |
