2000 Honda NSX vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 445 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914. 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 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | 914 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
