1999 Honda NSX vs. 1999 Infiniti Q45
To start off, both 1999 Honda NSX and 1999 Infiniti Q45 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,128 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1999 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1999 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 299 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1999 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda NSX. 1999 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1999 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda NSX | 1999 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | NSX | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 4128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 1460 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
