1991 Acura NSX vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1991 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1991 Acura NSX.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Acura NSX. (284 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Acura NSX. 1998 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1991 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1991 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Acura NSX | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Acura | Porsche |
Model | NSX | 911 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2976 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 600 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1150 mm |