1995 Honda NSX vs. 1994 Porsche 993
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1995 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 993 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1995 Honda 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, 1994 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda NSX | 1994 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | 993 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 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 | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2280 mm |
