1990 Honda Civic vs. 1994 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (245 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 772 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Jaguar XJ6 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 XJ6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic, 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 XJ6 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 1994 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | Civic | XJ6 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1798 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 81 L |