1990 Honda NSX vs. 1994 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJR is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJR (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1990 Honda NSX. (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 387 kg more than 1990 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, 1994 Jaguar XJR (512 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 1994 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | NSX | XJR |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 81 L |
