1999 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Jaguar XJ
To start off, both 1999 Honda Civic and 1999 Jaguar XJ were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XJ (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 870 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Jaguar XJ 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 1999 Jaguar XJ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic, 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, 1999 Jaguar XJ (393 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 1999 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic. 1999 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Civic | 1999 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Civic | XJ |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2880 mm |
