2005 Honda NSX vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1955 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1955 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 595 kg more than 1955 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Honda NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | 356 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
