1996 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Porsche 996
To start off, 2005 Porsche 996 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 996 (315 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1996 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 996 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1996 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, 2005 Porsche 996 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda NSX | 2005 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | 996 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| 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 | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
