1947 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 65 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 541 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1947 Jaguar Mark IV is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1947 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1947 Jaguar Mark IV has manual transmission. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Jaguar Mark IV | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Jaguar | Honda |
Model | Mark IV | Civic |
Year Released | 1947 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1785 mm |