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 (435 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 155 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 15 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 135 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 | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2355 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
