2004 Acura NSX vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2

To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover LR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2004 Acura NSX.

Because 2012 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 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, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Acura NSX 2012 Land Rover LR2
Make Acura Land Rover
Model NSX LR2
Year Released 2004 2012
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2977 cc 3200 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 249 HP 230 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 317 Nm
Torque RPM 5300 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1450 kg 1775 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4496 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1908 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2659 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.8 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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