1998 Honda NSX vs. 2010 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2010 Infiniti FX is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti FX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX.
Because 2010 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Infiniti FX (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX. 2010 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1998 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 2010 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | NSX | FX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 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 | 4430 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
