1996 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Jaguar X-Type
To start off, 2007 Jaguar X-Type is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar X-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar X-Type (193 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar X-Type should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 510 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Jaguar X-Type is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar X-Type 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, 2007 Jaguar X-Type (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar X-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 2007 Jaguar X-Type | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Civic | X-Type |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
