1993 Acura NSX vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Acura NSX would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1993 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1993 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Acura NSX weights approximately 100 kg more than 2004 Panoz Esperante.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Acura NSX | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Acura | Panoz |
Model | NSX | Esperante |
Year Released | 1993 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |