Acura NSX vs Porsche 911 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Acura NSX · Porsche 911
- Length176.0 in
- Height47.8 in
- Wheelbase103.5 in
- Ground clearance3.8 in
- Curb weight3,878 lb
- Width76.3 in
- Porsche 911 width72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura NSX is 1.9 in shorter (176.0 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 3.4 in narrower (76.3 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: Porsche 911 is 3.4 in taller (47.8 in vs 51.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura NSX has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 96.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Porsche 911 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (3.8 in vs 4.0 in)
- Curb weight: Acura NSX is 367 lb heavier (3,878 lb vs 3,512 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura NSX is 367 lb heavier (3,878 lb vs 3,512 lb)
- Wheelbase: Acura NSX has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 96.5 in)
- Height: Porsche 911 is 3.4 in taller (47.8 in vs 51.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Porsche 911 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (3.8 in vs 4.0 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 3.4 in narrower (76.3 in vs 72.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura NSX — Acura NSX is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Acura NSX · garage fit for Porsche 911
- Narrower for tight parkingPorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is narrower by 3.4 in
- More ground clearancePorsche 911 — Porsche 911 has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintPorsche 911 — Based on length × width (Porsche 911)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura NSX | Porsche 911 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.0 in | 177.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 76.3 in | 72.9 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 47.8 in | 51.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 96.5 in | 7.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 3.8 in | 4.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,878 lb | 3,512 lb | 367 lb |
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