2005 Acura NSX vs. 1993 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 2005 Acura NSX is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Acura NSX. (252 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura NSX weights approximately 32 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Pantera.
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, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura NSX. (285 Nm). This means 1993 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura NSX | 1993 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Acura | De Tomaso |
| Model | NSX | Pantera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2520 mm |
