1998 Honda NSX vs. 1972 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1972 Jaguar XJ. (251 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1972 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 480 kg more than 1998 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, 1972 Jaguar XJ (408 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX. 1972 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1998 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1972 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | NSX | XJ |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
