1990 Honda NSX vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 22 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (229 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1227 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda NSX | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | NSX | Freelander |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
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 | 2632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |