1990 Honda NSX vs. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 12 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX.
Because 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 2002 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | NSX | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
