2000 Honda NSX vs. 1965 Jaguar MK X
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1965 Jaguar MK X. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1965 Jaguar MK X. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 430 kg more than 2000 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, 1965 Jaguar MK X (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 1965 Jaguar MK X | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | NSX | MK X |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
