Lotus isn't the only manufacturer facing stiff competition from Porsche: 2022 Acura NSX Type S vs. 2022 Porsche 911 GTS

[emiraspain]

For some reason this is how I picture @emiraspain when he looks at the Emira.... There is no competition for the Lotus, the choice of the Romantics.

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Ive never looked so good....
well not since this afternoon at least.. haha
havent seen that cat /... i mean skunk in a while.. he was quite funny

 

[Lotustoronto]

Ive never looked so good....
well not since this afternoon at least.. haha
havent seen that cat /... i mean skunk in a while.. he was quite funny

Pepe le Pew !

 

[Pegasi]

If I see a Porsche 911 coming on the road … it will be difficult to catch my attention , need to be a gt2rs or gt3 minimum

A “very common and normal” GTS or carrera 4s … is not special for me

Adding to this point. Much is said about the looks of Porsches and I agree but I thought the whole point of the 911 was so people could daily drive it and not get mobbed like they would in a Lambo. Anyway, that's what I have always heard about 911s in particular why Porsche styles them more like a "common" car.

 

[eriegz]

Adding to this point. Much is said about the looks of Porsches and I agree but I thought the whole point of the 911 was so people could daily drive it and not get mobbed like they would in a Lambo. Anyway, that's what I have always heard about 911s in particular why Porsche styles them more like a "common" car.

100% correct. Some 911 models are so subtle that most people will drive right past one without even realizing it!

 

[RENDERMAN]

2022 Acura NSX Type S vs. 2022 Porsche 911 GTS Comparison Test: Who Knew?

The NSX and 911 GTS might not be obvious foes, so we expected the unexpected—and still came away somewhat surprised.

www.motortrend.com

Motortrend reviewers essentially rate the 911 GTS as being a better car in every possible way than the NSX Type S (acceleration, lateral grip, steering, braking, etc.).

Which is a shame, because just look at them next to each other! The one on the left without a doubt looks like the all-out, extreme racing machine of the two, while the one on the right looks like... well... boring... tame... common...

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It must be frustrating for Acura engineers (and NSX fans) for their "best NSX ever" to ultimately get beaten by a "grocery-getter" that costs $43,000 USD less. Heck, it's frustrating for me too, as my brain demands that cars that "look cooler" also be faster, better-handling, etc.

I think it's an interesting discussion to have about looks vs. performance. Which is more important to you as a buyer? For me, I must admit that my brain has never grown out of the "Looks cool, therefore must be fast" mindset from my childhood. So if you ask me where I'm putting my money, the scales will always tip slightly more towards whatever looks cooler, not on what's necessarily a better driver's car, etc.

Porsche will always be that nerdy kid that beats the daylights out of you playing basketball!!

 

[RapidLotus]

Too bad the NSX is dead....

10 Reasons Why We’re Really Going To Miss The Acura NSX

 

[Jon_N]

Porsche will always be that nerdy kid that beats the daylights out of you playing basketball!!

Can’t wait for my 911 C4 GTS to arrive in December!