1993 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 2000 Honda NSX
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 De Tomaso Bigua would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (283 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 410 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua.
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, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Bigua | 2000 Honda NSX | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
| Model | Bigua | NSX |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
