1993 Honda NSX vs. 1999 Panoz AIV
To start off, 1999 Panoz AIV is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1993 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda NSX weights approximately 190 kg more than 1999 Panoz AIV.
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, 1999 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda NSX | 1999 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Honda | Panoz |
| Model | NSX | AIV |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| 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 | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
