1994 Acura NSX vs. 2001 Porsche 996
To start off, 2001 Porsche 996 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 996 (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1994 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1994 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Acura NSX weights approximately 25 kg more than 2001 Porsche 996.
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, 2001 Porsche 996 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Acura NSX | 2001 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | 996 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4250 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 | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2360 mm |
