1995 Honda NSX vs. 1966 Jaguar 420G
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar 420G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar 420G would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar 420G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (255 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar 420G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 398 kg more than 1995 Honda NSX.
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, 1966 Jaguar 420G (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda NSX | 1966 Jaguar 420G | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | NSX | 420G |
Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 198 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 | 1380 kg | 1778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |