2000 Acura NSX vs. 1990 Jaguar Kensington

To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar Kensington. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar Kensington would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar Kensington is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar Kensington. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar Kensington.

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, 2000 Acura NSX (542 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar Kensington. (433 Nm). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar Kensington.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Acura NSX 1990 Jaguar Kensington
Make Acura Jaguar
Model NSX Kensington
Year Released 2000 1990
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 5344 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 480 HP 295 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 542 Nm 433 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 1 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2870 mm


 

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