1996 Honda NSX vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1996 Honda NSX is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (189 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 155 kg more than 1996 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda NSX | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | NSX | MK II |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2900 mm |
