2008 Honda NSX vs. 1988 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1988 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 184 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, 1988 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda NSX | 1988 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | NSX | XJS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2600 mm |
