2001 Acura NSX vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2001 Acura NSX. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura NSX weights approximately 275 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Porsche 930 (431 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura NSX | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Acura | Porsche |
Model | NSX | 930 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 431 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |