1994 Acura NSX vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Acura NSX would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1994 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 1994 Acura NSX.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Acura NSX | 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | |
| Make | Acura | Land Rover |
| Model | NSX | Discovery 3 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
