1977 Honda Accord vs. 1989 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1977 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 860 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Jaguar XJS 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 1989 Jaguar XJS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord, 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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (387 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Accord | 1989 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Accord | XJS |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2600 mm |
