1987 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE
To start off, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1987 Honda Civic. (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE weights approximately 980 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE 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, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Civic | 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Civic | F-TYPE |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2053 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2909 mm |
