2005 Honda NSX vs. 2006 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XK8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2005 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 XK8 (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX. 2006 Jaguar XK8 has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2005 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda NSX | 2006 Jaguar XK8 | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | NSX | XK8 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 411 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |