1995 Honda NSX vs. 2004 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2004 Infiniti FX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Infiniti FX. (277 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Infiniti FX weights approximately 470 kg more than 1995 Honda NSX.
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, 2004 Infiniti FX (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2004 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX. 2004 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1995 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda NSX | 2004 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | NSX | FX |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 81 L |
