1991 Acura NSX vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 22 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1991 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1991 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 490 kg more than 1991 Acura NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Acura NSX | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2920 mm |
