2002 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Jaguar XJR
To start off, both 2002 Honda Civic and 2002 Jaguar XJR were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 263 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 819 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. 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, 2002 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, 2002 Jaguar XJR (525 Nm) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2002 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2002 Jaguar XJR | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | Civic | XJR |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 525 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |