1996 Honda Today vs. 2002 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XK8 (300 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 975 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Jaguar XK8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today 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, 2002 Jaguar XK8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 2002 Jaguar XK8 has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2002 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Today | XK8 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4770 mm |
