1998 Jaguar XK vs. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. (271 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 193 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XK.
Because 1998 Jaguar XK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 4250 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XK | 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Jaguar | Honda |
| Model | XK | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1763 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
