1994 Acura NSX vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1994 Acura NSX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Acura NSX weights approximately 35 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.
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, 1990 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 662 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Acura NSX. (284 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Acura NSX | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Acura | Porsche |
Model | NSX | 911 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 284 Nm | 946 Nm |
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 | 1335 kg |