2000 Honda NSX vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rover 200 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 169 more horse power than 1993 Rover 200. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 330 kg more than 1993 Rover 200. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | NSX | 200 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
