1995 Acura NSX vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura NSX would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1995 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1119 kg more than 1995 Acura NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1995 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1995 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Acura | Land Rover |
| Model | NSX | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2743 mm |
