2000 Acura NSX vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1958 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1958 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 605 kg more than 1958 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, 2000 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | 356 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |
