2004 Acura NSX vs. 2004 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2004 Acura NSX and 2004 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar XK weights approximately 250 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura NSX | 2004 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Acura | Jaguar |
Model | NSX | XK |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3996 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 | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |