1996 Honda NSX vs. 1991 Porsche 968
To start off, 1996 Honda NSX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 2,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1991 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1991 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 968 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1996 Honda NSX.
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, 1991 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda NSX | 1991 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | 968 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 92 L |
