2007 Honda NSX vs. 1964 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 911. (129 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda NSX weights approximately 405 kg more than 1964 Porsche 911. 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 Honda NSX (299 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 911. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda NSX | 1964 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| 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 | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
