can i just point out that the NSX-R has considerably more power than 280bhp as honda claim, reason for this is due to law in japan they have to state 280bhp which due to emmissions is the max BHP allowed on modern cars

The NSX actually more like 350-400BHP so its not under-powered!

A DOHC VTEC engine produce typically 100BHP per litre, so a 3.5 litre V6 is going to be at least 350bhp based on honda engines such as the B18C (actually more than 100bhp/litre) so definetly not under-powered

Plus if the car is faster than a porche the BHP will have to be similar to the porche or higher - its simple physics

Both cars are reliable and stunning, ive never had the luck to drive either but id be happy with either! but personally the NSX does it for me, it just has that racing look and amazing engineering (being an engineer i can really appreciate the NSX) and plus its not everyday you see an NSX where as i see porches every day

I drive a honda civic with a B18C4 engine similar to the integra type r engine and thats good enough, a 3.5 V6 Vtec would be un-believable! not to mention all the carbon fibre - one day - one day i will have one!