1990 Honda Concerto vs. 1994 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 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 134 more horse power than 1990 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 690 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Concerto | 1994 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | Concerto | XJS |
Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 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 |