2001 Acura NSX vs. 2011 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti EX is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti EX (297 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2001 Acura NSX. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti EX weights approximately 132 kg more than 2001 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, 2011 Infiniti EX (343 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2011 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura NSX. 2011 Infiniti EX has automatic transmission and 2001 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 2001 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Infiniti EX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 2011 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Acura | Infiniti |
| Model | NSX | EX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1707 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2799 mm |
