1993 Acura NSX vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2006 Nissan Patrol is newer by 13 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 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 170 kg more than 1993 Acura NSX.
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, 2006 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Acura NSX | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | NSX | Patrol |
Year Released | 1993 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2980 mm |