1999 Acura NSX vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1999 Acura NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Acura NSX weights approximately 84 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
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, 2012 Porsche 911 (389 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Acura NSX | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Acura | Porsche |
Model | NSX | 911 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2451 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |