1997 Honda NSX vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda NSX weights approximately 98 kg more than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander 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 (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda NSX | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | NSX | Freelander |
Year Released | 1997 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1498 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2560 mm |