1998 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE
To start off, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE (488 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1998 Honda Civic. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE weights approximately 780 kg more than 1998 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar F-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, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Civic | 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | Civic | F-TYPE |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 488 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2053 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |