2005 Honda NSX vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX. 2005 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 2008 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | NSX | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2178 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
