1990 Honda NSX vs. 1968 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda NSX | 1968 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | NSX | 240 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |