1999 Honda NSX vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1999 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 625 kg more than 1999 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 Panamera (750 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda NSX | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2920 mm |
