2005 Honda NSX vs. 2009 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2009 Infiniti FX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda NSX would be higher. At 5,019 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti FX (390 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX.
Because 2009 Infiniti FX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti FX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Infiniti FX (501 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 2009 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | NSX | FX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5019 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
