1997 Honda Life vs. 1988 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (225 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 840 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Jaguar XJS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Life 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, 1988 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 1988 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Life | XJS |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2600 mm |
