1998 Honda NSX vs. 1984 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1984 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1984 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 200 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, 1984 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1984 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX. 1998 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1984 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1984 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1984 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | NSX | XJS |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
