2007 Honda NSX vs. 2009 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda NSX.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 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, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX. 2009 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2007 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda NSX | 2009 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | NSX | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
