2002 Honda NSX vs. 2007 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2007 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 5 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), 2007 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar S-Type (399 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2002 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 301 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, 2007 Jaguar S-Type (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda NSX | 2007 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | NSX | S-Type |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
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 | 399 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 553 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2070 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |