1998 Honda NSX vs. 1977 Porsche 930
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 284 kg more than 1977 Porsche 930.
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, 1977 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX. 1998 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1977 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1977 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda NSX | 1977 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | NSX | 930 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 70.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |