1998 Honda Today vs. 1995 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Jaguar XJS (220 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Jaguar XJS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1995 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 1995 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Today | XJS |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
