1990 Honda NSX vs. 2001 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 11 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 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (390 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1990 Honda NSX. (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 345 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, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (1,077 Nm) has 792 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm). This means 2001 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda NSX | 2001 Jaguar XJ220 | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | NSX | XJ220 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2976 cc | 3492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 1077 Nm |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 354 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |