1999 Honda NSX vs. 1963 Porsche 356
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1963 Porsche 356. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1963 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 435 kg more than 1963 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Porsche 356. (126 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda NSX | 1963 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | 356 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 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 | 1370 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
