1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 251 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 1959 Jaguar MK II 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 1959 Jaguar MK II. 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK II | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Jaguar | Honda |
| Model | MK II | Civic |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1460 mm |
