1997 Honda NSX vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 13 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 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1997 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda NSX.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1997 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda NSX | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | NSX | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 104 L |
