1995 Honda NSX vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (265 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 167 kg more than 2010 Porsche Cayman. 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 Honda NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda NSX | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | NSX | Cayman |
Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2416 mm |