2000 Acura NSX vs. 2000 Chrysler Panel Cruiser
To start off, both 2000 Acura NSX and 2000 Chrysler Panel Cruiser were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2000 Chrysler Panel Cruiser. (200 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2000 Chrysler Panel Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chrysler Panel Cruiser weights approximately 104 kg more than 2000 Acura NSX.
Because 2000 Acura NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Chrysler Panel Cruiser, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Acura NSX (304 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chrysler Panel Cruiser. (271 Nm). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chrysler Panel Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 2000 Chrysler Panel Cruiser | |
| Make | Acura | Chrysler |
| Model | NSX | Panel Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 2398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1564 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2620 mm |
