1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1988 Honda Integra
To start off, both 1988 Jaguar XJS and 1988 Honda Integra were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (225 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1988 Honda Integra. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 610 kg more than 1988 Honda Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 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 1988 Jaguar XJS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Integra, 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, 1988 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Integra. (139 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Integra.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Jaguar XJS | 1988 Honda Integra | |
Make | Jaguar | Honda |
Model | XJS | Integra |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |