Porsche 911 vs. Acura NSX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Porsche 911 and Acura NSX contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Porsche 911 and the Acura NSX.
When comparing the Porsche 911's and the Acura NSX's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 911 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Porsche 911's and the Acura NSX's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 911 is a better car than the Acura NSX.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Porsche 911’s base engine makes 325 horsepower, and the Acura NSX base engine makes 290 horsepower. The 911 is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 384 miles. The NSX is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 396 miles.This gives the Porsche 911 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Acura NSX the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Porsche 911 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room. The Acura NSX has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$70,095
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$68,521
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$34,220 - $151,245
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$89,765
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$68,521
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$34,220 - $151,245
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$55,380
Price Range:
$31,042 - $131,779
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$34,029
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$8,244 - $107,498
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
41
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
41,797
# Good or Great Deals:
13
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$34,029
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$8,244 - $107,498
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
11,649
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Porsche 911 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
10.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Acura NSX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche 911
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura NSX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1 - 4.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1 - 4.5
Porsche 911 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 41Ranking
1 out of / 41Ranking
2 out of / 41Ranking
4 out of / 41Ranking
21 out of / 32Ranking
31 out of / 41Acura NSX Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Porsche 911 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Acura NSX Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
325 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.106 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 7100 rpm
Torque:
224 foot-lbs @ 5500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.092 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
256 / 384 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
288 / 396 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
31.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
68.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
48.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3075 lbs
Width:
71.2 inches
Height:
51.6 inches
Length:
175.6 inches
Wheelbase:
92.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3153 lbs
Width:
71.3 inches
Height:
46.1 inches
Length:
174.2 inches
Wheelbase:
99.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/40R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/40ZR17
Exterior Colors
Black
Basalt Black Metallic / Black
Blue
Cobalt Blue Metallic / Lapis Blue Metallic / Midnight Blue Metallic
Gray
Atlas Grey Metallic / Seal Grey Metallic / Slate Grey Metallic
Green
Dark Olive Metallic / Dark Teal Metallic / Forest Green Metallic
Red
Carmon Red Metallic / Guards Red
Silver
Arctic Silver Metallic / GT Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White
Yellow
Speed Yellow
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Berlina Black
Blue
Long Beach Blue Pearl
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
New Formula Red
Silver
Silverstone Metallic
White
Grand Prix White
Yellow
Rio Yellow Pearl
Orange
Imola Orange Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Sand Beige
Black
Black
Blue
Sea Blue
Brown
Brown / Cocoa / Terracotta
Gray
Grey / Stone Grey
Green
Palm Green
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Camel
Black
Onyx
Blue
Blue
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Orange
Red
Red
Silver
Silver
White
White
Yellow
Yellow
