2005 Honda NSX vs. 2008 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 3 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (241 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XJ6. (235 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 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 XJ6 (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda NSX | 2008 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | NSX | XJ6 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |