2008 Honda NSX vs. 1963 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1963 Jaguar Type S. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1963 Jaguar Type S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 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, 1963 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1963 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda NSX | 1963 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | NSX | Type S |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
