2000 Honda NSX vs. 1991 Rover 100
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Rover 100 would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1991 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1991 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 500 kg more than 1991 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 1991 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | NSX | 100 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
