1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1994 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 640 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 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 1994 Jaguar XJS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto, 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, 1994 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Concerto | 1994 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Concerto | XJS |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2600 mm |
