1995 Acura NSX vs. 1998 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XK is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1995 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XK weights approximately 330 kg more than 1995 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, 1998 Jaguar XK (394 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX. 1998 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1995 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1995 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1998 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Acura | Jaguar |
| Model | NSX | XK |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2600 mm |
