1995 Acura NSX vs. 1995 Porsche 928

To start off, both 1995 Acura NSX and 1995 Porsche 928 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1995 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 928 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Acura NSX 1995 Porsche 928
Make Acura Porsche
Model NSX 928
Year Released 1995 1995
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2977 cc 4664 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 271 HP 306 HP
Engine RPM 7300 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 284 Nm 408 Nm
Torque RPM 5400 RPM 4100 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 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4420 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2510 mm


 

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