1992 Acura NSX vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, both 1992 Acura NSX and 1992 Porsche 968 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Acura NSX (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 968. (241 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1992 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 968 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1992 Acura NSX.
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, 1992 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Acura NSX | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | 968 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
