1995 Honda NSX vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1995 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 125 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.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda NSX | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | NSX | 911 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |