I doubt anyone cares, but just to clarify - the laser's were only available with AWD from the 92 model year on, after they removed the pop-up headlights. The rest of the DSM's were available with awd from the get-go.
Shooting for the competitors in the range of the SVX, id have to say it would have been the Acura Legend Coupe, 300ZX non-turbo 2+2, 3000GT SL/Stealth RT(not the TT), Lexus SC300/400 coupes. They were all similarly priced/equipped at the time, of the same basic size, weight, and power.
The car really had no direct competition if your considering AWD as one of the factors. Its was and still is a unique niche automobile, which is what makes them so interesting.
By the way - Hello everyone
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