2004 Acura NSX vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura NSX would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti M.
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 M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Acura | Infiniti |
| Model | NSX | M |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
