2002 Acura NSX vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (477 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2002 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 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 50 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (641 Nm) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | 911 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 477 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 641 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
