1998 Honda NSX vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 10 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 736 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1998 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda NSX | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | NSX | Discovery |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 304 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |