1993 Acura NSX vs. 2006 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Acura NSX would be higher. At 4,194 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XK8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1993 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1993 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 364 kg more than 1993 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, 2006 Jaguar XK8 (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Acura NSX | 2006 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Acura | Jaguar |
| Model | NSX | XK8 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2590 mm |
