2002 Honda NSX vs. 2006 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XKR is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XKR (391 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2002 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 411 kg more than 2002 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, 2006 Jaguar XKR (542 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda NSX | 2006 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | NSX | XKR |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
