2003 Acura NSX vs. 2003 Infiniti G35
To start off, both 2003 Acura NSX and 2003 Infiniti G35 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Infiniti G35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Infiniti G35 (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Infiniti G35 should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Infiniti G35 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2003 Acura NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Acura NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Infiniti G35, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Infiniti G35 (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2003 Infiniti G35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Acura NSX | 2003 Infiniti G35 | |
Make | Acura | Infiniti |
Model | NSX | G35 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
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 | 249 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2860 mm |