1988 Honda NSX vs. 1998 Jensen CV-8
To start off, 1998 Jensen CV-8 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jensen CV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jensen CV-8 (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1988 Honda NSX. (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jensen CV-8 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Jensen CV-8 (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1998 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 1998 Jensen CV-8 | |
| Make | Honda | Jensen |
| Model | NSX | CV-8 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
