1997 Honda NSX vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (280 HP) has 213 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1997 Honda NSX.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 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, 1997 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda NSX | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | NSX | 109 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2780 mm |
