2005 Acura NSX vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Acura NSX is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura NSX (252 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 638 kg more than 2005 Acura NSX.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura NSX. (285 Nm). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura NSX | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Acura | Land Rover |
| Model | NSX | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2550 mm |
