1995 Acura NSX vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 107 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993. 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 Acura NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (342 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura NSX | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Acura | Porsche |
Model | NSX | 993 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3178 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 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 | 1497 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2280 mm |