1993 Honda NSX vs. 2001 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2001 TVR Tuscan is newer by 8 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1993 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda NSX weights approximately 195 kg more than 2001 TVR Tuscan.
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, 2001 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Honda NSX | 2001 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Honda | TVR |
Model | NSX | Tuscan |
Year Released | 1993 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 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 | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |