2008 Honda NSX vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2008 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 174 kg more than 2008 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, 2007 Jaguar XJ (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda NSX | 2007 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | NSX | XJ |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 5.6 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 | 1485 kg | 1659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 84 L |
