1991 Acura NSX vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Acura NSX would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1991 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1991 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 430 kg more than 1991 Acura 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, 2013 Jaguar XK (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Acura NSX | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Acura | Jaguar |
| Model | NSX | XK |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2752 mm |
