1990 Honda Prelude vs. 2013 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XJ is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XJ (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1990 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 779 kg more than 1990 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Jaguar XJ is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ 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 XJ (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Prelude | 2013 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Prelude | XJ |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1884 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2105 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3032 mm |
