1998 Honda NSX vs. 2004 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2004 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX 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 72 more horse power than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 258 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, 2004 Jaguar S-Type (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda NSX | 2004 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | NSX | S-Type |
Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 436 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1722 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 69 L |