1996 Honda Accord vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (309 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 506 kg more than 1996 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 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 1993 Jaguar XJS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord, 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (476 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord. 1993 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Honda Accord | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | Accord | XJS |
Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 5996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 476 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2600 mm |