1988 Honda NSX vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 24 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1988 Honda NSX. (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 429 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.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda NSX | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | NSX | 911 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 650 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |