1999 Acura NSX vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 14 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1999 Acura NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1999 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 781 kg more than 1999 Acura 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 1999 Acura 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 (700 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura NSX | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1999 | 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 | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| 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 | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2895 mm |
