1999 Acura NSX vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1999 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1999 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Acura NSX | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Acura | Land Rover |
Model | NSX | Defender |
Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 304 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 | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 93 L |