1996 Acura NSX vs. 2003 Rover City
To start off, 2003 Rover City is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Acura NSX would be higher. 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 187 more horse power than 2003 Rover City. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Acura NSX weights approximately 330 kg more than 2003 Rover City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Rover City, 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover City. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover City.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Acura NSX | 2003 Rover City | |
| Make | Acura | Rover |
| Model | NSX | City |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
