2002 Acura NSX vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 Acura NSX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2002 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura NSX weights approximately 151 kg more than 1995 Porsche 911.
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, 1995 Porsche 911 (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX. 2002 Acura NSX has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Acura NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Acura NSX | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Acura | Porsche |
Model | NSX | 911 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 102.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1279 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 92 L |