2001 Acura NSX vs. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV

To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. (124 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV.

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, 2001 Acura NSX (304 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. 2001 Acura NSX has automatic transmission and 1946 Jaguar Mark IV has manual transmission. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Acura NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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