1998 Honda NSX vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1956 Porsche 356. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1956 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 704 kg more than 1956 Porsche 356. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | 356 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 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 | 1464 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
