2000 Acura NSX vs. 2013 Infiniti G
To start off, 2013 Infiniti G is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti G (343 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2000 Acura NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti G should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti G weights approximately 253 kg more than 2000 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 G (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 2013 Infiniti G | |
| Make | Acura | Infiniti |
| Model | NSX | G |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 343 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| 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 | 1460 kg | 1713 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2850 mm |
