1988 Honda NSX vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (305 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1988 Honda NSX. (251 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 184 kg more than 1988 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | 968 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
