1998 Honda NSX vs. 1968 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 24 kg more than 1968 Jaguar 240. 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 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1968 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | NSX | 240 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
