1960 Jaguar XK vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar XK (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar XK weights approximately 351 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Jaguar XK 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 1960 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1960 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Jaguar XK | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Jaguar | Honda |
Model | XK | Civic |
Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |