1975 Jaguar XJS vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1975 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 980 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Jaguar XJS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 1975 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life. 1999 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1975 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1975 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Jaguar XJS | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | Jaguar | Honda |
| Model | XJS | Life |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2370 mm |
