1995 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (294 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1995 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 295 kg more than 1995 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, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX. 2005 Jaguar S-Type has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1995 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jaguar S-Type will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda NSX | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | NSX | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
