Porsche 911 Carrera (1997 – 2001) vs Honda NSX (1997 – 2002): specs compared
The Porsche 911 Carrera is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 280 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.2 s against 5.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 280 km/h against 275 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,320 kg against 1,370 kg.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 Carrera
1997 – 2001
|
Honda
NSX
1997 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2001 | 1997 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 300 hp | 256 – 280 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 284 – 298 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2 s | 5.9 – 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 280 km/h | 261 – 275 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 – 12.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,430 mm | 4,420 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,306 mm | 1,181 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm | 2,530 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,320 kg | 1,370 – 1,412 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.