1999 Honda NSX vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1999 Honda NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda NSX | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | NSX | 240 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
