1999 Honda Life vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (271 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 1023 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Jaguar XJ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 543 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life. 2012 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Life | XJ |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3157 mm |
