1996 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Infiniti M
To start off, 2005 Infiniti M is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti M. (277 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 365 kg more than 1996 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, 2005 Infiniti M (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda NSX. 2005 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1996 Honda NSX 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:
| 1996 Honda NSX | 2005 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | NSX | M |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| 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 |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
