1998 Jaguar XK vs. 1998 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 1998 Jaguar XK and 1998 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (290 HP) has 162 more horse power than 1998 Honda CR-V. (128 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XK weights approximately 70 kg more than 1998 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda CR-V 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, 1998 Jaguar XK (393 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XK | 1998 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Jaguar | Honda |
| Model | XK | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 128 HP |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.8 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2620 mm |
