1988 Honda NSX vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1988 Honda NSX is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 79 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1952 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | NSX | XK |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 106 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2600 mm |
