1988 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJ is newer by 17 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1988 Honda NSX. (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 470 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, 2005 Jaguar XJ (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX. 2005 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1988 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 2005 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | NSX | XJ |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3040 mm |
