2000 Honda NSX vs. 2000 Jaguar XKA
To start off, both 2000 Honda NSX and 2000 Jaguar XKA were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Jaguar XKA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jaguar XKA (466 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2000 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jaguar XKA should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jaguar XKA weights approximately 340 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Jaguar XKA (843 Nm) has 539 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2000 Jaguar XKA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 2000 Jaguar XKA | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | NSX | XKA |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 466 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 843 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1800 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
