1993 Acura NSX vs. 1993 Porsche 964
To start off, both 1993 Acura NSX and 1993 Porsche 964 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 964 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 964. (261 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 964. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Acura NSX weights approximately 165 kg more than 1993 Porsche 964. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Porsche 964 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 964 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, 1993 Porsche 964 (318 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 964 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Acura NSX | 1993 Porsche 964 | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | 964 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2280 mm |
