1993 Acura NSX vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1993 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1993 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1993 Acura NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Acura NSX | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Acura | Porsche |
Model | NSX | 911 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
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 | 271 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2350 mm |