2006 Acura RSX vs. 2013 Infiniti M
To start off, 2013 Infiniti M is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura RSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura RSX would be higher. At 3,696 cc (24 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti M (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 2006 Acura RSX. (155 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti M weights approximately 607 kg more than 2006 Acura RSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Acura RSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M 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 M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RSX. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2013 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Acura | Infiniti |
| Model | RSX | M |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 24 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1515 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
