2000 Acura NSX vs. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura NSX would be higher. At 5,661 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2000 Acura NSX. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 245 kg more than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (401 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (305 Nm). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2000 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 2000 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3208 cc | 5661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2860 mm |
