1997 Honda NSX vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 7 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) has 115 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1997 Honda NSX.
Because 2004 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, 2004 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 (311 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda NSX | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | NSX | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
