2000 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1999 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2000 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XK (291 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2000 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar XK weights approximately 118 kg more than 2000 Honda Step Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Step Wagon 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, 1999 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Step Wagon | 1999 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Step Wagon | XK |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3040 mm |
