2000 Honda NSX vs. 1994 Porsche 993
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2000 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 40 kg more than 1994 Porsche 993.
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, 1994 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda NSX | 1994 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | NSX | 993 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
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 | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2280 mm |