1998 Honda NSX vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 676 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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 Cayenne (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 258 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2895 mm |
