1988 Honda NSX vs. 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. (51 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda NSX weights approximately 346 kg more than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Honda NSX (288 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. (89 Nm). This means 1988 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | NSX | 100 1.4 D |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
