2007 Honda NSX vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 5 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda 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 275 kg more than 2007 Honda NSX.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX. 2012 Land Rover LR2 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. 2012 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda NSX | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | NSX | LR2 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 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 Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |