1998 Acura NSX vs. 2002 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2002 Panoz AIV is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Acura NSX would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 Acura NSX. (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura 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, 2002 Panoz AIV (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Acura NSX | 2002 Panoz AIV | |
Make | Acura | Panoz |
Model | NSX | AIV |
Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |