2003 Honda NSX vs. 2003 Porsche 996
To start off, both 2003 Honda NSX and 2003 Porsche 996 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2003 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda NSX weights approximately 25 kg more than 2003 Porsche 996.
Because 2003 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 996 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Porsche 996 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda NSX. 2003 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2003 Porsche 996 has manual transmission. 2003 Porsche 996 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda NSX | 2003 Porsche 996 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | NSX | 996 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2360 mm |