2000 Honda NSX vs. 1976 Porsche 930
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 930 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 34 more horse power than 1976 Porsche 930. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1976 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 230 kg more than 1976 Porsche 930. 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, 1976 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda NSX | 1976 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | NSX | 930 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3177 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 70.4 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 | 1370 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |