1998 Honda NSX vs. 1998 Jaguar XKR
To start off, both 1998 Honda NSX and 1998 Jaguar XKR were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XKR (370 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 352 kg more than 1998 Honda 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, 1998 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX. 1998 Jaguar XKR 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. 1998 Jaguar XKR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1998 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | NSX | XKR |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
