1990 Honda NSX vs. 1999 Rover 75
To start off, 1999 Rover 75 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1999 Rover 75. (175 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1999 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rover 75 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX.
Because 1990 Honda 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 1990 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Rover 75, 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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Rover 75. 1999 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1990 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 1999 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | NSX | 75 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
