2005 Honda NSX vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 5 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), 2010 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XJ (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (241 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 204 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, 2010 Jaguar XJ (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda NSX | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | NSX | XJ |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 5.3 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 | 1734 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 84 L |