1999 Honda Today vs. 2002 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XK is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Today would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XK (291 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XK weights approximately 990 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2002 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today. 2002 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 2002 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Today | XK |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
