2005 Honda NSX vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (325 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (241 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX. 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX. 2005 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda NSX | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | NSX | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |