1994 Honda NSX vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1994 Honda NSX is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda NSX weights approximately 293 kg more than 1972 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, 1994 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Honda NSX | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | NSX | 911 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
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 | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |