2007 Honda NSX vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2007 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 800 kg more than 2007 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (750 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (299 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda NSX | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 278 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2895 mm |
