2001 Acura NSX vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2001 Acura NSX. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura NSX.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (540 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2280 mm |
