1998 Honda NSX vs. 2011 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XK is newer by 13 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XK (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XK weights approximately 316 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, 2011 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX. 2011 Jaguar XK 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. 2011 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 2011 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | NSX | XK |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1328 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
