1991 Honda NSX vs. 2011 Koenigsegg Agera
To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda NSX would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Koenigsegg Agera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera (927 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 646 more horse power than 1991 Honda NSX. (281 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera should accelerate faster than 1991 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Honda NSX weights approximately 80 kg more than 2011 Koenigsegg Agera.
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, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 806 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg Agera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda NSX | 2011 Koenigsegg Agera | |
| Make | Honda | Koenigsegg |
| Model | NSX | Agera |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 927 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 1100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |
