2000 Honda NSX vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 285 kg more than 1993 Porsche 911. 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 (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda NSX | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | NSX | 911 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3162 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1260 mm |