2000 Acura NSX vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura NSX would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2011 Jaguar XJ. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2011 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 299 kg more than 2000 Acura 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, 2000 Acura NSX (542 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jaguar XJ. (515 Nm). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jaguar XJ. 2011 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2000 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 2000 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Acura | Jaguar |
| Model | NSX | XJ |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1874 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3157 mm |
