2007 Honda NSX vs. 1980 Porsche 924
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 924 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 102 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 924. (174 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda NSX weights approximately 266 kg more than 1980 Porsche 924. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 924. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda NSX | 1980 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | NSX | 924 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 299 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84.4 mm |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 229 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 | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |