1957 Jaguar MK VIII vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 479 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 1957 Jaguar MK VIII 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 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. 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, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (283 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1957 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Jaguar MK VIII | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Jaguar | Honda |
Model | MK VIII | Civic |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 1305 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 50 L |