1997 Acura NSX vs. 1985 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1997 Acura NSX is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Jaguar XJS (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1997 Acura NSX. (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1997 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 410 kg more than 1997 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, 1985 Jaguar XJS (432 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1985 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Acura NSX | 1985 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Acura | Jaguar |
| Model | NSX | XJS |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2600 mm |
