2004 Honda NSX vs. 2008 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XF is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XF. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XF weights approximately 341 kg more than 2004 Honda NSX.
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, 2008 Jaguar XF (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda NSX | 2008 Jaguar XF | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | NSX | XF |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 436 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1771 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 69 L |