1993 Honda NSX vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Honda NSX is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 911. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda NSX weights approximately 295 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911. 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, 1993 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Honda NSX | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | NSX | 911 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |