1997 Honda NSX vs. 1994 Porsche 965
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 965 would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1997 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 965 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1997 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, 1994 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda NSX | 1994 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | 965 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2270 mm |
