2000 Honda NSX vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2000 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 70 kg more than 1981 Porsche 930.
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, 1981 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 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 | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | NSX | 930 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3177 cc | 3297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1300 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 |