Acura NSX (2001 – 2005) vs Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (2001 – 2005): specs compared

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is the more powerful of the two, with up to 320 hp against 290 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 s against 5.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 280 km/h against 270 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 11.4 L/100 km against 12.3 L/100 km. The Acura NSX is the lighter car, from 1,390 kg against 1,470 kg.

Specification Acura NSX Acura NSX 2001 – 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 2001 – 2005
Overview
Origin Japan Germany
Documented years 2001 – 2005 2001 – 2005
Body style — —
Variants 4 2
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD AWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 252 – 290 hp 320 hp
Torque 285 – 304 Nm 370 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.7 – 7.5 s 5.1 – 5.6 s
Top speed 260 – 270 km/h 275 – 280 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 12.3 – 12.4 L/100 km 11.4 – 12.1 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,425 mm 4,435 mm
Width 1,811 mm 1,829 mm
Height 1,171 mm 1,295 mm
Wheelbase 2,530 mm 2,350 mm
Curb weight 1,390 – 1,450 kg 1,470 – 1,525 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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