2002 Acura NSX vs. 1998 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 2002 Acura NSX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XJ8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XJ8 would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2002 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2002 Acura 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, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 (525 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 1998 Jaguar XJ8 | |
| Make | Acura | Jaguar |
| Model | NSX | XJ8 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |
