2005 Honda NSX vs. 2013 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti EX is newer by 8 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti EX (321 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti EX weights approximately 365 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Infiniti EX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti EX 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, 2013 Infiniti EX (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 2013 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | NSX | EX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4631 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1589 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2850 mm |
