1993 Honda NSX vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 14 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 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1993 Honda 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, 2007 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda NSX. 2007 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 1993 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1993 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda NSX | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 135 L |
