1997 Acura NSX vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (316 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1997 Acura NSX. (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1997 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Acura NSX weights approximately 20 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Acura NSX | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2415 mm |
