1994 Acura NSX vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Acura NSX would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1994 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1994 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 117 kg more than 1994 Acura NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Acura NSX | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Acura | Panoz |
| Model | NSX | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| 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 | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2700 mm |
