1996 Acura NSX vs. 1996 Rover 800
To start off, both 1996 Acura NSX and 1996 Rover 800 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1996 Rover 800. (174 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 800 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1996 Acura NSX.
Because 1996 Acura 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 1996 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Rover 800, 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, 1996 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 800. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 800. 1996 Rover 800 has automatic transmission and 1996 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1996 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Rover 800 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Acura NSX | 1996 Rover 800 | |
| Make | Acura | Rover |
| Model | NSX | 800 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2780 mm |
