2002 Honda NSX vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 24 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2002 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda NSX weights approximately 134 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 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX. 2002 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda NSX | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | 930 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 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 |
