2000 Honda Insight vs. 2002 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJR is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Insight would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 825 kg more than 2000 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Jaguar XJR 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 2002 Jaguar XJR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Insight, 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, 2002 Jaguar XJR (525 Nm) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 2002 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Insight | 2002 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Insight | XJR |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2910 mm |
