2003 Honda NSX vs. 1994 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2003 Honda NSX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2003 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2003 Honda 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, 1994 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1994 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda NSX | 1994 Infiniti Q45 | |
Make | Honda | Infiniti |
Model | NSX | Q45 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 396 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |