1998 Honda NSX vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 685 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 1998 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda NSX | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | NSX | Defender |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |