2002 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XK8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 889 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 2005 Jaguar XK8 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 2005 Jaguar XK8. 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, 2005 Jaguar XK8 (411 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2005 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Civic | XK8 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| 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 | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
